Sought-after ink signature, "Yours truly, Wilbur Wright,” on an off-white 5.25 x 8.25 autograph sheet bearing collector's notations and an affixed image of Wright. Affixed to a slightly larger presentation sheet, with original mailing envelope, addressed in a secretarial hand and postmarked Sarthe, August 17, 1908, affixed to the reverse. In fine condition. On August 8, 1908, Wilbur began official public demonstrations of the flyer at the Hunaudieres horse racing track near Le Mans, France, impressing many of the French aeronautical community in attendance, which included among them aviator and inventor Louis Bleriot. A sought-after signature from a most notable timeframe.
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