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Lot #311
Wright Brothers

Period photos of the Wright Flyer and Glider

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Description

Period photos of the Wright Flyer and Glider

Attractive pairing of silver gelatin newspaper photographs, 7.25 x 4.75 and 7.5 x 4.75, individually affixed to their original mounts with captions affixed below. One photo shows Wilbur Wright and King Edward conversing next to a Wright Flyer in March 1909, and the other depicts Orville Wright making an adjustment to the Wright Glider prior to his famous flight in October of 1911. In overall very good to fine condition, with chipping and loss to the edges of the mounts.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #493 - Ended February 08, 2017