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Lot of 11 items. Lindbergh, Charles (1902-1974). Famed American aviator who in 1927 became the first to make a solo transatlantic flight from New York City to Paris in his single-engine monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. TLS "Charles," 1p, 8.5 x 10.875 in., "Scotts Cove / Darien, Conn." June 13, 1959. Addressed to "Zim." Below, recipient has written: "Charles Lindbergh / 23 Tokeneke Trail / Darien, Con.n." Body of letter reads: "I received your letter on returning from Africa last week. Of course, I'm glad you used my name as reference. The formal letter of inquiry came a few days ago, and I mailed it back the following morning." Seven sets of sheet music, songs related to Charles Lindbergh, including "The Spirit of St. Louis March," 1927; "Monarch of the Air," 1927; "Like an Angel You Flew Into Everyone's Heart," 1927; "Plucky Lindy's Lucky Day," 1929; "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)," 1927; "The Famous Lindbergh Song: Oh, Charlie is My Darling," 1927; and "When Lindy Comes Home," 1927. Six of the seven sport photos of Lindbergh on the cover, in one he stands by his aircraft, the others are head-and-neck portraits. Lindbergh Baby kidnapping reward broadside, printed, 17 x 24 in. $25,000 Reward! For Information Resulting in the Apprehension and Conviction of the Kidnapers [sic] of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. Listing the serial numbers of the $5, $10, and $20 bills paid as ransom to the kidnappers. The Toledo News-Bee, June 4, 1927. With article on Lindbergh during the celebration of his flight - he was taking a boat to France for a celebration there, two weeks after his historic flight, May 20-21. The Japan Advertiser: An Account of the visit to Japan of Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, August to September, 1931. 12 x 17.5 in. 32pp. (vertical fold in center) Lindbergh later in life became a conservationist. Trained as an engineer, he also invented a number of machines, such as an artificial heart.