Menu for a luncheon to honor Lindbergh held on May 25, 1927, just four days after completing his transatlantic flight, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, signed in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” The menu is decorated at the top with images honoring their own Louis Bleriot’s historic 1909 flight over the English Channel and Lindbergh’s crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Also bears another signature, likely that of the chef. A central horizontal fold and some light creases, otherwise fine condition.
A New York Times article of May 25, 1927, reports that Bleriot invited Lindbergh to his home for lunch, along with several French dignitaries, and proceeded to bombard him with questions about his flight. As the article notes, ‘It was also apparent that Lindbergh enjoyed himself more than at any of the previous great functions in his honor.’ After his flight, Lindbergh received a hero’s welcome, staying at the American embassy as a guest of Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, dining with the President and the Prime Minister, and receiving the Cross of the Legion of Honor, the highest award given in France. Signed just days after his crowning achievement in the midst of the exciting aftermath, this is the earliest Lindbergh reception menu that we have encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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