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LOT 1281:
BATTEN JEAN: (1909-1982) New Zealand aviatrix who made several record-breaking flights including ...
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BATTEN JEAN: (1909-1982) New Zealand aviatrix who made several record-breaking flights including the first solo flight from England to New Zealand (1936). T.L.S., Jean Batten, one page, 4to, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 28th April 1982, to Mr. Waterson. Batten thanks her correspondent for their letter and continues 'I enclose the cheque, a Spanish one for added interest, and have made it out for the amount you sent for postage; and as it was more than necessary, also enclose a 15p and 20p stamp, which represent the approximate difference in UK currency' and concludes by wishing Waterson success in raising funds for a mini-bus. None of Batten's enclosures are still present. Accompanied by an unsigned cover commemorating Batten. Together with Maryse Bastie (1898-1952) French aviatrix, the holder of several international flying records in the 1930s. Blue ink signature ( 'Maryse Bastie') and place and date, Paris, 8th March 1932, in her hand to the centre of a plain air mail cover featuring blue and red stripes to two corners. Some light age wear and a few small, minor tears and areas of paper loss to the edges of Batten's letter. Generally VG, 3
