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Amy Johnson Signed Autograph + 1933 Plaza Hotel Letter – Rare Aviation Memorabilia
Amy Johnson Signed Autograph + 1933 Plaza Hotel Letter – Rare Aviation Memorabilia
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Own a museum-worthy artifact from the Golden Age of Aviation with this original 1933 autograph personally signed by pioneering British aviator Amy Johnson (Mollison)—the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. This extraordinary set also includes a typed confirmation letter from her secretary, written on The Plaza Hotel, New York stationery, creating an exceptionally rare provenance pairing.
This collectible places you at the heart of early 20th-century aviation triumphs and offers a tangible link to one of the most courageous women in flight history.
🛩️ Included in This Set:
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Amy Johnson’s Bold Ink Signature – cleanly signed autograph sheet
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Typed Letter from Secretary Ida Alpert – dated November 4, 1933, on Plaza Hotel letterhead, confirming the autograph’s authenticity
🕰️ Historical Background:
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1930: Amy Johnson becomes the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, earning global acclaim.
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1932–1933: Married fellow aviator Jim Mollison and completed groundbreaking transatlantic flights as a team.
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1933 U.S. Tour: This document set originates from their American press tour, centered in New York.
📜 Condition:
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Autograph Sheet: Excellent – crisp, bold signature with no smudging or fading
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Secretary’s Letter: Very good – normal folds from mailing, slight age toning, no tears or staining
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Both items are stored in archival-quality sleeves
🎯 Perfect For:
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Aviation history collectors
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Women’s history enthusiasts
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Museum curation or exhibition
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Gift for pilots or historians
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Ephemera and autograph investors
📌 Note: Both items are nearly 100 years old and remain in very good to excellent condition overall.
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