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For serious aviation collectors and autograph historians, this is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire the complete 10-plate portfolio edition of "Historic First Flights of Pan American Clippers" (1963) by renowned aviation artist John T. McCoy.This is the highly coveted, ultra-premium Tier 3 Edition, which features authentic pencil signatures from both the artist AND the historic captains who piloted these foundational flights. It is estimated that fewer than 500 of these dual-signed sets were ever produced. Each print bears the official blind-stamped embossed authenticity seal in the lower margin.The Highlight of the Collection:
- Plate No. 2 (Sikorsky S-38): Features a fully legible, hand-written pencil signature by legendary aviator Charles A. Lindbergh (commanding the inaugural Miami to Canal Zone flight on Feb 6, 1929).
The Complete 10-Plate Collection Includes:
- Plate 1 (Fokker F-7): Signed by Captain Hugh I. Wells
- Plate 2 (Sikorsky S-38): Signed by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh
- Plate 3 (Sikorsky S-42): Signed by Captain Edwin C. Musick
- Plate 4 (Martin M-130): Signed by Captain J. H. Tilton
- Plate 5 (Boeing B-314): Signed by Captain R. O. D. Sullivan
- Plate 6 (Douglas DC-4): Signed by Captain Audrey Durst
- Plate 7 (Lockheed Constellation): Signed by Captain Hugh H. Gordon
- Plate 8 (Boeing B-377): Signed by Captain Ralph Savory
- Plate 9 (Boeing 707): Signed by Captain Samuel H. Miller
- Plate 10 (Boeing 747): Signed by Captain Robert M. Weeks
- Every individual plate is co-signed in pencil by artist John T. McCoy.
Condition Notes:
The prints themselves are in spectacular, clean condition. They have been preserved flat and protected from UV light in an archival Itoya portfolio folder. The Lindbergh signature has a very minor, light surface smudge but remains entirely bold and legible (see high-resolution macro photo). The original outer paper folio cover is included but exhibits typical storage shelf wear.Photos:The photos of the prints were taken while they were in their transparent sleeve In the Itoya portfolio. Glare might be present but the prints are not damaged.Shipping & Handling:
May take 2-4 days to ship. Shipped flat, heavily padded, and fully insured with signature confirmation required. International buyers welcome via Global Shipping.