Certified Amelia Earhart Signed "20 Hrs. 40 Min." First Edition (1928)
This listing is for a monumental piece of 20th-century aviation history: a personally hand-signed true first edition of 20 Hrs. 40 Min.: Our Flight in the Friendship by the legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1928, this volume represents the very first account of the historic flight that made her the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air.
Key Features:
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the images shown are of the specific, unique physical copy you will receive, including the unique signature placement, internal plates, and vintage 1932 newspaper clipping. As an authentic, hand-signed artifact approaching its centennial, the character of the ink stroke and the gentle vintage wear are unique to this individual volume.
Own a Premier Crown Jewel of Aviation History Today!
This extraordinary book is more than a memoir—it is an intimate artifact from the dawn of female empowerment and the golden age of flight. Combining a verified personal signature from an American icon with exceptional vintage provenance, this first edition is a premier centerpiece for any museum-level collection of American history, aviation lore, or rare books.
Notes from the Consignor: Earhart, Amelia. 20 Hrs. 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship. New York: G. P. Putnam's and Sons, 1928. First trade edition (hardcover). The historic and rare signed book was published by G.P. Putnam's and Sons in November of 1928. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the prestigious RR Auction.
The celebrated aviator and pioneering advocate for women in aviation signed the book on the free endpage in ink. Amelia Earhart is arguably one of the most famous aviators in history. This book narrates Earhart's personal account of her experiences as the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by airplane, onboard the Friendship in 1928. Earhart's tragic disappearance in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the world proved heartbreaking for America - and still remains one of the most intriguing mysteries of the past 90 years. This was the first of two books Earhart would write in her short but historic lifetime.
NOTES;
The historical importance and scarcity of this signed book cannot be overstated. Amelia Earhart was a pioneer - not just for aviation - but for women empowerment - at a time when few women were taking those kinds of risks. She captured the hearts of America and the world - and then was tragically lost in her prime under such mysterious circumstances. When this book came up in an auction years ago, I knew I had to have it. These kinds of historical items just don't come available every day - especially not in this excellent condition.
- AUTHENTIC AMELIA EARHART SIGNATURE: The book is personally hand-signed "Amelia Earhart" in crisp fountain pen ink on the blank flyleaf. Authentic signatures from Earhart—whose fearless career was tragically cut short in 1937—are among the rarest and most intensely sought-after autographs in global history.
- TRUE FIRST EDITION: Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons / The Knickerbocker Press in 1928, this volume features the correct original title page and statement of first publication.
- HISTORIC NARRATIVE & PHOTOGRAPHS: The book includes 61 fascinating historical illustrations and photographs. Notable plates feature Earhart alongside her fellow crew members Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon on the deck of the President Roosevelt following their transatlantic crossing.
- VINTAGE PROVENANCE EPHEMERA: Safely laid into the volume is an original, historic newspaper clipping dated Thursday, May 26, 1932, titled "Amelia's Husband". Published just days after Earhart's even more historic solo transatlantic flight, the article offers a fascinating contemporary look at her marriage to publisher George Palmer Putnam.
- AUTHENTIC PUBLISHER'S CLOTH: Bound in the original maroon ribbed cloth with bright, gold-stamped titles on the front cover. The spine features traditional gold-stamped letters and the Putnam publisher imprint.
- COLLECTOR'S CONDITION: The volume has been exceptionally well preserved for a 1920s artifact, showing crisp internal pages, minor age-appropriate toning to the endpapers, and clean gold leaf lettering.
Certified Amelia Earhart Signed "20 Hrs. 40 Min." First Edition (1928)
This listing is for a monumental piece of 20th-century aviation history: a personally hand-signed true first edition of 20 Hrs. 40 Min.: Our Flight in the Friendship by the legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1928, this volume represents the very first account of the historic flight that made her the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air.
Key Features:
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the images shown are of the specific, unique physical copy you will receive, including the unique signature placement, internal plates, and vintage 1932 newspaper clipping. As an authentic, hand-signed artifact approaching its centennial, the character of the ink stroke and the gentle vintage wear are unique to this individual volume.
Own a Premier Crown Jewel of Aviation History Today!
This extraordinary book is more than a memoir—it is an intimate artifact from the dawn of female empowerment and the golden age of flight. Combining a verified personal signature from an American icon with exceptional vintage provenance, this first edition is a premier centerpiece for any museum-level collection of American history, aviation lore, or rare books.
Notes from the Consignor: Earhart, Amelia. 20 Hrs. 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship. New York: G. P. Putnam's and Sons, 1928. First trade edition (hardcover). The historic and rare signed book was published by G.P. Putnam's and Sons in November of 1928. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the prestigious RR Auction.
The celebrated aviator and pioneering advocate for women in aviation signed the book on the free endpage in ink. Amelia Earhart is arguably one of the most famous aviators in history. This book narrates Earhart's personal account of her experiences as the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by airplane, onboard the Friendship in 1928. Earhart's tragic disappearance in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the world proved heartbreaking for America - and still remains one of the most intriguing mysteries of the past 90 years. This was the first of two books Earhart would write in her short but historic lifetime.
NOTES;
The historical importance and scarcity of this signed book cannot be overstated. Amelia Earhart was a pioneer - not just for aviation - but for women empowerment - at a time when few women were taking those kinds of risks. She captured the hearts of America and the world - and then was tragically lost in her prime under such mysterious circumstances. When this book came up in an auction years ago, I knew I had to have it. These kinds of historical items just don't come available every day - especially not in this excellent condition.
- AUTHENTIC AMELIA EARHART SIGNATURE: The book is personally hand-signed "Amelia Earhart" in crisp fountain pen ink on the blank flyleaf. Authentic signatures from Earhart—whose fearless career was tragically cut short in 1937—are among the rarest and most intensely sought-after autographs in global history.
- TRUE FIRST EDITION: Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons / The Knickerbocker Press in 1928, this volume features the correct original title page and statement of first publication.
- HISTORIC NARRATIVE & PHOTOGRAPHS: The book includes 61 fascinating historical illustrations and photographs. Notable plates feature Earhart alongside her fellow crew members Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon on the deck of the President Roosevelt following their transatlantic crossing.
- VINTAGE PROVENANCE EPHEMERA: Safely laid into the volume is an original, historic newspaper clipping dated Thursday, May 26, 1932, titled "Amelia's Husband". Published just days after Earhart's even more historic solo transatlantic flight, the article offers a fascinating contemporary look at her marriage to publisher George Palmer Putnam.
- AUTHENTIC PUBLISHER'S CLOTH: Bound in the original maroon ribbed cloth with bright, gold-stamped titles on the front cover. The spine features traditional gold-stamped letters and the Putnam publisher imprint.
- COLLECTOR'S CONDITION: The volume has been exceptionally well preserved for a 1920s artifact, showing crisp internal pages, minor age-appropriate toning to the endpapers, and clean gold leaf lettering.
