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a bunch of old letters and papers sitting on top of each other
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[MERMOZ Jean] 31 letters (L.A.S. or L.S.) or items addressed to Jean MERMOZ, 1931–1933; numerous letterheads. Congratulations on the ‘Arc en Ciel’ flight: Ed. Bradley (Pan American Airways System), Argentine Minister of War (telegram), J. du Chaffault (French Embassy in Rio)… Various requests: autographs, a portrait for the Hispano-Suiza stand at the Paris Air Show, collaboration on advertising for Lucky Strike cigarettes, presidency of an aeronautical club in the Compiègne region, George Houard (of the newspaper *Les Ailes*), Mr Diaz della Vittoria (of the Reale Aero Club d’Italia) for the ‘International Meeting of Transoceanic Aviators’, a report illustrated with watercolours by Didier Beaudenon for the launch of the Paris–Algiers route, the Auvergne Aero Club air show… Letters from colleagues: Et. Caille (from Montevideo), Louis Giraud, P.M. Le Moigne (on increasing the range of the Bernard engine for Mermoz’s flight), C. Sautereau (from Natal), Cl. de Sèze, etc. Official letter from the International League of Aviators (regarding the award of its 1930 Medal of Honour). Provenance: - Jean Mermoz (1901–1936); - Gabrielle Gillet-Mermoz (1880–1955); - Subsequently passed down through the family
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Auction time 11/03/2026 at 11:00 AM
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