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Auction: 314 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1128

Wright, Orville American aviation pioneer and businessman (1871-1948); with his brother Wilbur, built and flew the first heavier-than-air machine to achieve sustained powered flight, achieved in 1903. Scarce 12mo Christmas Card Signed "Orville Wright" on interior page, no date. The front of the card features a set-in photograph of Wright´s home, Hawthorn Hill, in Oakwood, OH. Paste stains, wear and soiling not affecting signature, VG.

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