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Lot #501
Orville Wright Signed Photograph of Man's First Flight - Includes Rare Original Mailing Envelope

"First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk"—signed photo of the Wright Brothers making history

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"First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk"—signed photo of the Wright Brothers making history

Iconic 6 x 4.25 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, captioned at the bottom "First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N. C.," signed in the lower right in fountain pen by Orville Wright. Matted with its original mailing envelope from Wright, with the return address field stamped “President.” Both are framed together to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.5. In fine condition, with an unobtrusive crease passing across the sky in the image. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy
  • Dates: #692 - Ended May 15, 2024





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