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Lot #773
Gertrude Ederle

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American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in five events (1905-2003), who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Fountain pen signature and inscription, "To—'Conrad Anderson,' Best always, Swimmingly yours, Gertrude Trudy Ederle, New York, Successful Channel Swim, August 6, 1926, Cap Gris Nez to Kingsdown, 35 miles in 14 hrs. 30 mins.,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a light block of toning to the center.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #549 - Ended April 10, 2019





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