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Lot 354

[NEWSPAPERS]. [EARHART, Amelia (1897-ca. 1937), subject]. Group of 7 Contemporary Newspapers About Earhart's Flights and Her Disappearance. [V.p., ca.

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[NEWSPAPERS]. [EARHART, Amelia (1897-ca. 1937), subject]. Group of 7 Contemporary Newspapers About Earhart's Flights and Her Disappearance. [V.p., ca. 1928-1937]. Various newspapers, each in multiple pages. Sizes generally 22 1/2 x 18". 

Condition

Some toning, wear, creases, a few appear to have been removed from bound volumes, some with library inkstamps. Generally very good or better. Headline stories including: The New York Times (June 19, 1928 - Earhart's first transatlantic flight); Wyoming State Tribune (June 15, 1928 - headline of Earhart's first transatlantic flight); Des Moines Sunday Register (May 22, 1932 - Earhart's own story); The Baltimore News (May 21, 1932 - Earhart lands in Ireland); The Philadelphia Inquirer (January 13, 1935 - Earhart successfully lands in Hawaii solo); The Saginaw News (July 3, 1937 - Earhart goes down at sea, radios for help); Honolulu Star-Bulletin (July 7, 1937 - Navy leads new search for Earhart).

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