Auction Date:2013 Nov 21 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Two historically important original 4.25 x 3.25 glass negatives depicting the Wright Model A Military Flyer in flight during July, 1909, both contained in their original paper sleeves. First is labeled “No. 379, Name: Aeroplane, Remarks: Record Flight,” and is stamp-dated July 20, 1909. Second is labeled “No. 390, Name: Aeroplane, flying, Remarks: Taken during the ‘Endurance Test.’ Orvil [sic] Wright,” and is stamp-dated July 27, 1909. Edge chipping and separations to brittle paper sleeves, and some emulsion loss to edge of negatives, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by two modern prints of these images. In 1909, the Wright Brothers brought their airplane to Fort Myers for War Department Trials. On July 27, Lieutenant Frank Lahm joined Orville Wright as a passenger for the official flight test—during which they set the record for the longest two-man flight: one hour, twelve minutes, and forty seconds. During the speed test, Wright flew at over 42 miles per hour, exceeding the Army’s contract specifications. These unique negatives depict a truly groundbreaking moment in aviation and military history—after passing the rigorous testing requirements, the plane was purchased for $30,000 and designated as ‘Signal Corps No. 1,’ on August 2, 1909.
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