Aviation pioneer (1894-1982) who flew the first round-trip transatlantic flight in 1937 and served as Dwight Eisenhower’s personal pilot during his presidential campaigns. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Merrill sitting in the pilot’s seat of an aircraft, boldly signed and inscribed in black fountain pen “To Joe, With best wishes, Dick Merrill July 20 - 38.” In very good condition, with edge wear, overall scuffing to the emulsion, and a vertical surface scratch crossing his face. RRAuction COA.
