DS, signed twice 'Amelia Earhart,' one page, 8.5 x 14, May 21, 1932. Original certificate of landing signed at the airport upon her arrival in Ireland, officially making her the first woman to cross the Atlantic, and only the second to fly it solo. Earhart departed on May 20, 1932 from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, exactly five years to the day of Charles Lindbergh's historic journey, and landed near Londonderry, Northern Ireland the next morning. Document is partially filled out in Earhart's hand, with Earhart answering the record classification line with 'Distance,' adding the various particulars about the flight, including the make, model and characteristics of the plane. Perhaps the most interesting line filled in by Earhart is the statement regarding 'Name, weight and age of co-pilot, passengers (if any),' to which Earhart writes 'None.' Document is witnessed at the bottom by Londonderry journalist Cecil King and T. Sawyers, a Sergeant of the Londonderry Constabulary. Document is accompanied by a one page document signed by Bernt Balchen certifying that he personally removed the sealed barograph from the plane, found the seals intact and sent it by mail to the Contest Committee of the National Aeronautical Association. In fine condition, with a couple of small staple holes to top and some minor wrinkling. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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