New York City hotel owner (1870-1939) who offered the Orteig Prize for the first non-stop transatlantic flight between New York City and Paris. Rare ANS on the reverse of a matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 postcard showing the church and home of Raymond Orteig in the French village of Louvie-Juzon. The note reads: "Greetings from the old hometown, with best wishes for you and Mrs. Lindridge, Raymond Orteig, 9/6/23." In fine condition.
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