Vintage sepia glossy 5.75 x 3.5 candid photo of Lindbergh on the deck of the USS Memphis alongside Vice Admiral Guy Burrage, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, signed in fountain pen “C. A. Lindbergh,” and also signed by Burrage, who adds his rank and title. In 1927, President Coolidge ordered the Navy to transport Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis back home following the aviator’s historic flight, and the USS Memphis was given the honor of returning Lindbergh to a hero’s welcome. Scattered light surface marks and impressions and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. An interesting, possibly one-of-a-kind photo directly associated with Lindbergh’s history-making feat. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
