Aeronautic History Gem: October 8-9 auction of Amelia Earhart's goggles
- September 24, 2009 12:10
CALABASAS, CALIF. - Profiles in History, a leading auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, has landed Amelia Earhart's original flight goggles worn during her historic 1932 record-breaking solo transatlantic flight. The goggles, estimated at $100,000-$150,000, were worn when she set several aeronautic records: the first person to cross the Atlantic twice, first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic, and the fastest transatlantic flight-beating Lindbergh by 18 hours.
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