French aviators who were the first to make a nonstop flight from Paris to New York, in September 1930. Vintage matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Coste and Bellonte seated with dignitaries, signed in fountain pen at the top, “D. Coste” and “M. Bellonte.” Affixed to a same-size mount. In very good condition, with a few creases, adhesive remnants to borders, photographer’s pencil notation below the image, and slight silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.
