Lot 826
Amelia Earhart Rare Signed Autobiography, "20 Hours 40 Mins. Our Flight in the Friendship" First Edition with COA by James Spence (1897-1937/39) Autobiography by Amelia Earhart on her first transatlantic flight from Trepassey in Newfoundland to Wales. Book is in very good condition with original dust jacket. Earhart has signed on the blank side of frontispiece portrait photo quite boldly in steel point, blue fountain pen ink. A slight hint of smudge on the "A" of Amelia otherwise as perfect of a signature by the legendary flyer. Famously, she and navigator Frank Noonan disappeared July 2nd, 1937 somewhere near Howland, Island in the Pacific; they were not declared dead in abstentia until Jan. 5th, 1939. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1928. First edition. Dust jacket original with slight angled trims to flaps, two strips of acid-free tape to hold front flaps in check, mild staining and edge wear. Book in very good condition with deep burgundy cloth covered boards clean, gilt gold printing on cover and spine complete with only slight toning, with book square and firm with no book plates.
A prized volume for collectors of aviation as well as rare books. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP
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