Partly printed “annual sporting license” issued to J. E. Thropp, 3rd by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, 5 x 4 (open), 1930, bearing personal information and an affixed photo of Edwards, signed in ink “Orville Wright” as chairman. A 1934 report of the Trenton [NJ] Yacht Club Regatta notes that “In the closing event of the day, John E. Thropp piloted an airplane around 7 laps of the course to nose out the Chris Craft, Miss Behave, driven by Ted Megargee, which travelled 3 laps.” Matted and framed so that both sides are visible to an overall size of 10.75 x 10. In fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
