Superb vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Lindbergh with Raymond Orteig after his successful transcontinental flight, neatly signed in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition, with moderate silvering to dark areas of the image and trivial soiling to lower right edge. New York hotel owner Raymond Orteig offered a prize of $25,000 to the first aviator to fly nonstop from New York to Paris. By 1927 it had still not been claimed, and Lindbergh successfully completed the transcontinental flight in the Spirit of St. Louis. As shown in his photo, Lindbergh met Orteig at the Brevoort Hotel on June 16, 1927, to receive the prize. An exquisite image from a historic moment in aviation history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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