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Lot #270
Charles Lindbergh

Uncommon formal portrait of Lindbergh in 1927

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Uncommon formal portrait of Lindbergh in 1927

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 full-length photo of the aviator wearing a handsome striped suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Robert B. Chilton, Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh, Dec. 27, 1927.” In fine condition, with light soiling and creasing to the borders. Accompanied by a vintage photo of Anne Morrow Lindbergh holding her child, as well as a provenance letter from the sister of the original recipient, in part: “This photograph of Anne Morrow Lindbergh was given to my sister Mildred Frances Cobb Chilton during a visit to her sister in law…in Englewood, NJ, who was in partnership with Elizabeth Morrow who was Anne Morrow’s sister. During the visit Anne Morrow invited Robert and Frances Chilton to the Lindbergh home for dinner.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #483 - Ended September 14, 2016





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