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Eugène Adrien Roland Georges Garros (6 October 1888 – 5 October 1918) was a French pioneering aviator and fighter pilot during World War I and early days of aviation. In 1928, the Roland Garros tennis stadium was named in his memory; the French Open tennis tournament takes the name of Roland-Garros from the stadium in which it is held.
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Roland Garros Autograph Letter Signed. Sold for over $1,000.
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Amelia Earhart Signed Limited Edition of “20 Hrs. 40 Mins.” — One of Only 150 Limited Edition Copies Signed by Earhart, With a U.S. Flag Carried Aboard Her 1928 Transatlantic Flight
Scarce copy of “20 Hrs. 40 Mins.”, one of only 150 signed by Amelia Earhart in the limited edition. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Signed by Earthart on the limitation page, “Amelia M. Earhart”, where the copy is designated as #62 in the limited edition of 150. Volume is full of photographs documenting Earhart’s groundbreaking transatlantic flight in 1928, and contains one of the U.S. flags carried aboard her aircraft “Friendship”, affixed to the front pastedown. Flag is described on the limitation page as “one of the small silk flags which Miss Earhart carried in the ‘Friendship’ from Boston to Wales”. Book runs 374pp. and measures 6.5″ x 10″; flag measures 3″ x 2.25″. A pristine, near fine copy bound in publishers maroon and gilt boards, with deckled edges and photogravure portrait of Earhart. Housed in original glassine jacket, which has several tears but served its purpose by protecting the book. Sold for $11,250.
Orville Wright Signed “First Flight” Photo — Large Uninscribed Photo Measures 7″ x 4.875″ on Custom Period Mat Measuring 11″ x 9″
Gorgeous silver gelatin photograph with an uninscribed signature by Orville Wright in fountain pen at lower left on the photographic border, “Orville Wright”, showing the Wright Flyer in motion, capturing man’s first sustained flight on 17 December 1903. Orville Wright is shown flying the plane, with his brother Wilbur alongside, having just released his hand from the plane to steady it upon take-off, the entire event captured for both evidence and posterity by photographer John T. Daniels.
Half-matte photo is near fine, mounted to its original custom mat, which reads, “December 17, 1903 First Aeroplane Flight Kitty Hawk, N.C.” Large photograph measures 7″ x 4.875″, with mat measuring 11″ x 9″. Mild stain to lower left edge of mat, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $11,025.
Scarce copy of ”20 Hrs. 40 Mins.”, one of only 150 signed by Amelia Earhart in the limited edition. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Signed by Earthart on the limitation page, ”Amelia M. Earhart”, where the copy is designated as #67 in the limited edition of 150. Volume is full of photographs documenting Earhart’s groundbreaking transatlantic flight in 1928, and contains one of the U.S. flags carried aboard her aircraft ”Friendship”, affixed to the front pastedown. Flag is described on the limitation page as ”one of the small silk flags which Miss Earhart carried in the ‘Friendship’ from Boston to Wales”. Copy also has excellent association, previously belonging to the pilot Janet Dietrich (with two of her business cards included), one of the women of Mercury 13, a privately funded program that trained 13 women according to the same physiological screening standards as the Mercury 7 astronauts. Book is bound in publishers maroon and gilt boards, with deckled edges. Runs 374pp. and measures 6.5” x 10”; flag measures 3” x 2.25”. Light shelf wear, otherwise an exceptional near fine copy. Sold for $10,938.
Amelia Earhart Signed Limited Edition of 20 Hrs. 40 Min.
Sold for $7,875.
Orville Wright Signed Postcard of the Famous Flight at Kitty Hawk
Postcard signed ”Orville Wright” on the lower left. Postcard bears the iconic image of the first flight on 17 December 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. With Orville Wright’s original mailing envelope postmarked from Dayton, Ohio on 14 March 1930. Postcard measures 6.25” x 4.5”. Toning, small tear to bottom edge, abrasion to top edge and adhesive remnants to verso. Overall very good plus condition, with a very strong signature by Orville Wright. Sold for $3,781.
Orville Wright photo card hand-signed, ”Orville Wright”. Signature appears below the famous biplane as it makes its historic first flight with Orville on-board and Wilbur running beside on the ground. Image is captioned, ”First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903 / Kitty Hawk, N.C.” Paper card measures 6.25” x 4.25”. Minor toning, else fine condition. Sold for $3,750.
Amelia Earhart 8″ x 10″ Signed Photo
”Amelia Earhart” signed photo of herself, striking a statuesque pose before an airplane. The record-breaking aviator dons pilot coveralls and signs in bold black ink. Glossy photo measures 8” x 10”. Some creasing and pinholes to corners with a chipped lower right corner. Adhesive and paper residue to verso. Very good condition with a perfect Amelia Earhart autograph. Sold for $3,355.
Superb Orville Wright First Manned Flight Signed Photo
Orville Wright signed 6.25” x 4.75” photograph captioned ”First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N.C.” Photo comes with the original envelope in which it was sent to Ruth Johnson on 12 August 1930 written by Orville Wright’s secretary, Mabel Beck. The return address is ”Orville Wright Dayton, Ohio”, with a cancellation from ”Dayton on Aug. 12, 1930”. Envelope has some tears at edges, and photo has tears to the margin at edges plus a small bend at top left corner. Sold for $3,125.
Orville Wright photo card hand-signed in black ink, ”Orville Wright”. Signature appears below the famous biplane as it makes its historic first flight with Orville on-board and Wilbur running beside on the ground. Image is captioned, ”First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903 / Kitty Hawk, N.C.” Orville’s name has been printed at the bottom right corner and verso is inscribed in pencil, ”Received February 25, 1930 / From Orville Wright / 15 North Broadway / Dayton Ohio”. Paper card measures 6.25” x 4.5”. Surface loss to lower left corner, creasing and a bit of tape to verso. Very good condition. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $2,772.
Orville Wright Signed Photo of the Famous Flight at Kitty Hawk
Photo postcard signed ”Orville Wright” at lower left, showing the iconic image of the first flight on 17 December 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Measures 6.25” x 4.5”. Closed tear measuring 1/2 inch to top border, minor creasing and wear, overall in very good condition, with a nice signature by Orville. Sold for $2,500.
Guestbook from the National Aeronautic Association’s 1930 conference signed by 27 aviation pioneers. The NAA was founded in 1905 and remains an active organization, keeping aeronautical records and supporting air sports. Signatures comprise: Amelia Earhart, woman stunt pilot Elinor Smith, Admiral Wiliam Harrison Standley, airship commander Hugo Eckener, admiral John Henry Towers, explorer Hiram Bingham III, William P. MacCracken Jr., Jerome Clarke Hunsaker, Noble Johnson, travel lecturer Burton Holmes, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, C de F Chandler, U.S. Navy aviation advocate William A. Moffett, J.H. Doolittle, R.W. ”Shorty” Schroeder, Congressman Clarence Lea, George W. Lewis, who served as Director of Aeronautical Research at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Luke Christopher, Geoffrey L. Cabot and B.D. Foulois, who flew with the Wright Brothers. Signatures appear on the first three sheets (including front free endpaper) of a handsome brown leather bound book with allover gilt design and plain leaves. Measures 9” x 11.75”. Leather loss to board corners and warping to front board. Very good overall with immaculate interior. Sold for $1,875.
Amelia Earhart signed photo, along with her flight team Wilmer Stultz & Louis Gordon, after being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. After landing in Southhampton, England on 20 June 1928, this photo was taken on the docks showing Earhart receiving a heroine’s welcome. Sepia toned glossy photo shows Earhart, in full flight gear, standing with Stultz & Gordon. Along with the three signatures, photo includes inscription in what appears to be Earhart’s hand, reading ”Best of luck to Louis Crossette”. Framed to an overall size of 11.25” x 9”. Photo is loosely stuck to frame backing, resulting in a tear along the left edge, and a small chip along Earhart’s lower leg, not affecting image or signatures. Very good condition. Sold for $1,562.
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