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Lot #546
Wright Brothers and Aviation

Impressive collection of early 20th century aviation postcards

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Impressive collection of early 20th century aviation postcards

Collection of 58 vintage aviation postcards from France, primarily circa 1910, 24 related to the Wright Brothers, most postally unused. Among the selection are six postcards depicting Wilbur Wright (three traditional portraits and three caricatures), a series of 11 showing the Wright Flyer in various states of flight with smaller images of Wilbur or Orville in the corner, five similar to these but lacking the smaller portrait, and a couple illustrated postcards of the Wrights in France. The non-Wright postcards include 14 related to Leon Delagrange, with the remaining showing Samuel Franklin Cody, Emile Dubonnet, Elie Hanouille, Emile Allard, Stefano Amerigo, Rene Grandjean, Alessandro Anzani, and Louis Godard. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #436 - Ended September 10, 2014