Lot 4460
Lindbergh, Charles A (1902-74) Made the first solo, non-stop trans-Atlantic flight in 1927. Autograph Letter Signed on a flight, "Ph-1; Tokyo-Frankfurt, August 23, 1972 (Dawn over Persia)," 4pp, quarto. Very cleanly written on thin blue paper. A long letter to Z.L. Lewis, the Australian Minister of Lands, praising Australia's conservation efforts, the country, and its people. In part: "..I am tremendously impressed both by what you have done in creating new parks and reserves and by the plans you have for the overall conservation of resources, both land and sea. I ohly wish that other countries had had…the vision and leadership Australia is now showing in these critically important fields. I have never seen a city as well served by parks as Sydney….Kinchega National Park…reminded me of the great animal parks of Africa. I can pay no greater compliment….I now feel I have a contact with Australia…(When I flew down to Brisbane during World War II, I had little chance to see anything that was not directly connected with military activities--not even a kangaroo….) I hope very much to return to Australia again, for I like your country and its people…."
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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