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Rare Cover Signed 7 Days After Returning from Paris
LINDBERGH, Charles A. (1902-1974). American aviator, military officer, author, and inventor. On May 20-21, 1927 he flew the first solo nonstop flight from new York to Paris. He received the Medal of Honor from President Calvin Coolidge. In 1938 Hermann Goring presented Lindbergh a medal on behalf of Adolf Hitler. Later, Lindbergh refused to return the medal. Lindbergh witnessed the launch of Apollo II. While married he had seven children with two German ladies and his private secretary. Rare cover with a cachet commemorating Lindbergh Celebration, Use Air Mail-It Saves Time, St. Louis, MO. June 18,1927. On this day St. Louis held a huge parade for Lindbergh. Two U.S. 10 cent postage stamps cancelled Saint Louis Jun 18, 1927. On the verso are two-time stamps for Jun 18. Top left corner of this cover, Lindbergh has boldly signed his name with his scarcer and very desirable full signature. Lindbergh signed this cover just 7 days after returning from Paris. In fine condition.........$1650.00
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