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Glenn Hammond Curtiss (May 21, 1878 – July 23, 1930) was an American aviation and motorcycling pioneer, and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry. He began his career as a bicycle racer and builder before moving on to motorcycles. As early as 1904, he began to manufacture engines for airships. In 1908, Curtiss joined the Aerial Experiment Association, a pioneering research group, founded by Alexander Graham Bell at Beinn Bhreagh, Nova Scotia, to build flying machines.

Below is a recent realized price for a Glenn Curtiss signed photo. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

Glenn Curtiss Signed Photo. Sold for over $1,000.

Here are some similar items we have sold in the past:

Charles Lindbergh Signed Piece of Fabric From the Spirit of St. Louis — Very Scarce Given by Lindbergh to Select Individuals on Christmas, 1928. 

Exceptionally rare piece of fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis, signed by the aircraft’s chaperone to Paris, Charles Lindbergh. Upon the 3.25″ x 2.75″ piece of fabric, Lindbergh writes “Original fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis. Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh / Dec. 25, 1928”. This piece of silver, stiffened fabric was treated at the time of its manufacture, and therefore likely taken from the fuselage area of the plane. Especially made by Ryan Airlines in 1926 for Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight, the Spirit of St. Louis was a highly experimental aircraft in its time, with its single-engine design, which Lindbergh believed would optimize his chance of success. As tradeoffs, however, the engine tank was situated at the front to improve the center of gravity (denying Lindbergh a front windshield) and the fuel capacity of the plane was dangerously low. Lindbergh, in fact, was so concerned with losing fuel from the weight of the plane that he trimmed excess paper from his maps. This piece of fabric from the spectacular and revolutionary aircraft was removed after Lindbergh flew The Spirit on its final flight from St. Louis to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., in April 1928, where it still resides. There, at the Smithsonian, it was renovated and this piece of the plane’s fabric was saved and, on Christmas, 1928 signed and given to only a select few individuals close to the courageous aviator. Very good. Sold for $14,035.

Fabric Swatch From the First Airplane, the Wright Flyer

Fabric from the first airplane, the Wright Flyer, which made its debut flight at Kitty Hawk on 17 December 1903. Fabric measures 1.5” square, affixed to a certificate signed by Lester D. Gardner, Editor of Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering, and close friend of Orville Wright. Certificate to Gordon P. Olley, a World War I flying ace, reads in part, ”…Orville Wright…had preserved some of the original coverings of the wing and [his executors] entrusted several pieces of this most valuable relic to me for distribution to notable aeronautical friends. I certify that this piece was used in the first successful flight in history by Orville Wright on December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, N.C. [signed] Lester D. Gardner”. Certificate measures 8” x 10”, handsomely framed in gold and black to 12.25” x 15.25”. Uniform toning to certificate, else near fine condition. Sold for $12,500.

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.

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 #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 Signed Photo of the Wright Brothers Conducting Their First Flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903

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.

George Hamilton Signed Evel Knievel Suit — From Production of Biographical Film ”Evel Knievel” Starring Hamilton as The Motorcycle Hero

Leather jumpsuit signed by George Hamilton, who stars as daredevil Evel Knievel in the 1971 biopic. Jumpsuit is made in Knievel’s signature style and inscribed in black felt tip across the left ribcage area, ”Evel / ‘It’s going to be glorious’ / George Hamilton”. A Harley-Davidson logo is affixed to left shoulder. The motorcycle stuntman was known for favoring the company’s XR-750 model. Suit features a blue band with white stars and red trim across the hip and in a chevron arrangement across the chest. The brand label, ”Evel” is made of gilt leather, with gilt leather and gem accents to cuffs. A white rabbit’s foot serves as a zipper pull. Measures 23” across the chest with a 34” inseam. Black smudges to verso, else near fine.  Excellent Evel Knievel memorabilia.  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 Signed Photo of the Wright Brothers Conducting Their First Flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903 — With PSA/DNA COA

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.

Excellent & Large Charles Lindbergh Signed 11” x 14” Photo

Charles Lindbergh signed sepia-toned photo, dated 19 November 1930 with the border inscribed by the feted aviator: ”To Gilbert G. Budwig, Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh, 11/19/30”. Matte photo measures 11” x 14”. A faint imprint of another signature by Lindbergh is present between the lines of the inscription, likely a showthrough from an item signed atop this one. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $2,218.

Amelia Earhart, R.E. Byrd & J.H. Doolittle Signed Guestbook at the NAA 1930 Conference — Signed in Total by 27 Aviation Pioneers!

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.

Huge Poster Promoting Evel Knievel at Wembley Stadium 26 May 1975 — The Show That Broke His Pelvis & Nearly Took His Life — Oversized Poster Measures 3.5′ x 5′

Evel Knievel poster promoting his harrowing motorcycle stunt at Wembley Stadium in London on 26 May 1975 that resulted in a near-fatal crash. Despite all appearances to the contrary, the accident ended neither his life nor his career though it did break his pelvis. The lucky daredevil had already earned the nickname ”The Last Gladiator” when he performed this jump, flying across 13 single-deck AEC Merlin buses. He somersaulted before finding himself pinned under his motorcycle. The horrified crowd witnessed Knievel publicly vow to renounce his stunt career as he stood up and lamely walked offstage. A false alarm: less than six months later he was back to his old tricks, attaining his personal best with a successful 133 foot jump over 14 buses in his next stunt. Poster features a dynamic illustration of a costumed Knievel on his bike. The copy reads: ”See Evel Knievel And The World’s Greatest Dare-devil Circus / Plus World’s No. 1 Dare-devil Teams / 2 Hours of Action-Packed Excitement! / Wembley Staduim Whit Monday May 26th 2:30 p.m. / Book now Wembley Box Office…” Oversized poster matches Knievel’s larger-than-life persona, measuring 3.5′ x 5′. Folds, else near fine. Sold for $1,875.

Rare Amelia Earhart Signed Photo, Taken Immediately After Her Successful Flight as the First Woman to Fly Across the Atlantic — Also Signed by Flight Team Stultz & Gordon

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.

Alexander Graham Bell Autograph Letter Signed Regarding ”Visible Speech”

Alexander Graham Bell autograph letter signed regarding ”visible speech”, the system created by Bell’s father to help deaf individuals such as Bell’s mother. Composed on ”Clarke Institution for Deaf Mutes” letterhead on 6 March 1872, Bell writes to Charles Perkins, Secretary of the Social Science Association in Boston, offering to ”purchase two hundred copies of the article on Visible Speech”. In addition to his mother, Bell’s wife was also deaf, and he dedicated much of his life to the advancement of those with hearing and speech disabilities, in addition, of course, to the pursuit of his inventions such as the telephone. Single page measures 5.25” x 8.25”. Light toning, separation starting at top vertical fold, and minute smudging to signature. Overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $1,500.

Alexander Graham Bell Typed Letter Signed — Dated 16 August 1920 Just Two Years Before His Death

Alexander Graham Bell typed letter signed, dated 16 August 1920, on “Beinn Bhreagh, Near Baddeck, Nova Scotia” letterhead, which was the estate Bell founded in Canada later in life. Letter reads: “Dear Sir: In response to your request for my autograph I have pleasure in handing it to you hereon. Yours Sincerely, Alexander Graham Bell”. With bold signature in black ink. Letter measures 8.5″ x 11″ on one page, with folds throughout and a small silver sticker on verso. Also includes original postmarked envelope. Sold for $987.

Alexander Graham Bell Typed Letter Signed

Alexander Graham Bell typed letter signed. Datelined Washington, D.C., 2 April 1912, letter to Frank Fremont-Smith, Jr. reads in part, “…continue my subscription to the Groton School Camp for the next three years and enclose my check…” Single-page letter measures 8″ x 10.5″. Slight mat burn at the margins. Bell’s signature is also slightly feathered, else near fine. Sold for $854.

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