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Amelia Earhart's 1932 record flight...
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Amelia Earhart's 1932 record flight...

Item # 727362 ·
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 13, 1932

* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart airplane takeoff
* Women's transcontinental flight record
* Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey 

The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Leaves to Shatter West-East Non-Stop Mark" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: The July 13, 1932 edition of The Knickerbocker Press captures a pivotal moment in aviation history, documenting the immediate aftermath of Amelia Earhart's legendary solo transatlantic crossing in May 1932 as she pivoted to dominate domestic aviation by targeting the women's transcontinental non-stop record from Los Angeles to Newark. The prominent two-column headline, "Amelia Leaves to Shatter West-East Non-Stop Mark," underscores the immense media fascination and public fervor surrounding Earhart, who used her iconic, single-engine red Lockheed Vega 5B to push the boundaries of distance, speed, and human endurance. The deep historical significance of this specific publication lies in its real-time capture of the grueling, often-delayed journey toward her ultimate triumph on August 24–25, 1932, when she successfully completed the cross-country flight in 19 hours and 5 minutes. By recording these initial, highly publicized takeoff attempts, the newspaper stands as a testament to how Earhart systematically dismantled gender barriers in a male-dominated field, solidified her status as an international icon, and fundamentally advanced the credibility of commercial and long-distance American aviation during the Golden Age of Flight.
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$48
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.