Now At: $1,465 (3 bids)
Next Bid: $1,612
The 30 Minute Rule begins April 17 at 7:00 PM EDT. An Initial Bid Must Be Placed By April 17 at 6:00 PM EDT To Participate After 6:00 PM EDT
Breathtaking vintage matte-finish 11.75 x 15.75 mounted photo of Wright breaking an altitude record in his Wright Flyer, signed in the lower left in ink, "25 December 1908, Wilbur Wright." Also signed in the lower right in ink by the photographer, Jules Garczynski. In very good condition, with irregular areas of fading and discoloration to ink, a stray ink mark touching the top of the 'W' in "Wilbur," toning and adhesive remnants to borders of mount, and a crease to the upper left (passing from the edge to below the plane's wing).
On December 18, 1908, as the Wright brothers' landmark year was coming to a close, Wilbur Wright soared to a height of 110 meters above Le Mans, France, setting an epic new altitude record. For his achievement, he was given the Aero Club de la Sarthe prize. This image beautifully captures that success, showing the Flyer soaring above Camp d'Auvours, with a balloon marking 100 meters well below. Oversized original photos of the Wrights' famous machine are incredibly scarce; with the addition of Wilbur Wright's elusive autograph, this is a truly exceptional piece.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
