Lot 197
National air races – letter and photographs, Four items all related to the early days of air racing. 1) Two 1928 Original Panorama B&W Photos. One of the grand stand (45x10") and a similar photo of the "parking lot" (55x10"), each with a hand stamp of "Littler Art Shop, Glendale, CA" on the reverse. Both photos are of the first National Air Races held in Los Angeles. All of the famous barnstorming pilots, including Amelia Earhart, flew to great acclaim. Both are extremely rare and in excellent overall condition. 2) Wolfgang Kleperer Autograph on a 1929 typed letter to the aviation editor at the Cleveland News regarding his participation in the Air Races. He mentions that, if there, he would be very pleased to listen to the talks proposed by Miss Earhart, Mr. Evans and Mr. Fokker. He is famous for having broken Orville Wright’s gliding record in 1921. Scarce. Ex. The Cliff Henderson Estate Collection. 3)1929 NY Evening Post partial page photo showing Anne & Charles Lindberg & Dr. Hugh Eckener. (This photograph has autographs that are likely forgeries but still an interesting item. Ex- Cliff Henderson Estate Collection. 4) Three of Cliff Henderson’s Business cards, an early organizer of National Air races. Ex. the Michael Orenstein Estate Collection.
Estimated Value $250 - 300
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