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WWI Ace Eddie Rickenbacker Envelope Signed

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WWI Ace Eddie Rickenbacker Envelope Signed
<B>WWI Ace Eddie Rickenbacker Envelope Signed</B></I> “<I>Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker</B></I>”. 6.5” x 3.75”, postmarked New York, June 26, 1952. Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973) was a top-scoring American ace in WWI, downing 26 German aircraft. He has signed this envelope vertically at the left margin to satisfy a request for an autograph. Very good condition. Comes with a contemporary newspaper account of his death and a 1950's era newspaper story regarding Rickenbacker's request to have his WWI “kill” score raised from 26 to 27 confirmed kills. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)