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Terrific pair of WRIGHT BROTHERS’ documents, including:
1. ORVILLE WRIGHT (1871-1949).Aviation pioneer.Orville piloted the first powered aircraft, which he developed with his brother Wilbur, at Kitty Hawk in 1903.
Authentic original check of the Winters National Bank of Dayton, dated October 5, 1917, payable to the “Society of Automotive Engineers” for $15.00.This organization, which still exists today, was created to promote engineering knowledge and professional standards in all the locomotive engineering branches, including the new field of aviation.Boldly signed by Orville Wright.
2 WRIGHT BROTHERS.Aviation pioneers, inventors of the first airplane.
Authentic original check of theWright Brothers to Lorin Wright for $23.91.Dated December 31, 1909, the check is written and signed "Wright Brothers" by Lorin Wright, Wilbur and Orville’s brother and business partner.Endorsed on the reverse, “Lorin Wright.”
Both items cquired by us directly from the Orville Wright Estate.Estimate of value $600.00+Includes a great photograph of Orville and Lorin Wright at the controls of a Wright Flyer, perfect for framing.
Certificate of Authenticity(HCS) issued by the Heritage Collectors’ Society, Inc., satisfaction guaranteed, shipping & insurance $6.00 for US addresses, Checks/Visa/Mastercard/PayPal accepted. Questions?Call us at 215-345-7955 or toll-free at 800-560-2545.
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