Wanted poster from the kidnapping of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.

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Sale 431: Americana & World History: Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera from the Library of Calvin P. Otto (#431) 07/01/2010 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 07/01/2010 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #171Wanted poster from the kidnapping of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.

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Sale 431: Americana & World History: Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera from the Library of Calvin P. Otto (#431) 07/01/2010 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 07/01/2010 1:00 PM PDT

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Heading:

(Lindbergh, Chas. A., Jr.)

Title:

Wanted poster from the kidnapping of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.

Author:

**

Date Published:

1932

Description:

Wanted poster, 41x24 cm. (16x9½"), and notice to Law Enforcement Officials, 24.2x30.5 cm. (9½x12"). Each with photographs.

Wanted poster seeking information as to the whereabouts of the Lindbergh baby, illustrated with 2 photographs of the child, dated March 11, 1932. Notice to law enforcement officals asking for assistance in matching handwriting samples, illustrated with two photographs of writing from the ransom notes, dated May 21, 1932. Scarce ephemera from one of the most notable crimes of the 20th century.

Condition:

Wanted poster creased horizontally and with some light wear, other creased in both directions with some short splits, damage on verso from tape; very good.

Item#:

210322

Headline:

Lindbergh Baby Wanted Poster
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