American aviator (1898–1935) who, together with navigator Harold Gatty, set the speed record for around-the-world flight during a trip completed on July 1, 1931. Post later became the first pilot to circle the globe solo. He died, along with humorist Will Rogers, when a plane he was piloting crashed during takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow, Alaska. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Post shaking hands with another gentleman in front of his plane, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my old friend Carl Squire, With best regards, Wiley Post.” In fine condition, with some light rubbing to finish. RRAuction COA.
