Lot 13
Howard Hughes Inscription and Autograph. Signature ("Howard Hughes"). One page, octavo, n.p., late 1930s. Inscribed "Best wishes to Bill Brown" in green ink on the first page of Brown's Pilot Log Book. Paper has toned and many other signatures surround, but do not obscure Hughes'. Very good to fine condition.
A great Hughes autograph in a wonderful piece of aviation memorabilia. William Brown, pilot and owner of Brown Flying Service of Michigan, collected Hughes' signature and many others in his Pilot Log Book, which includes flights from 1936-1939 (many of them recorded in the same green ink with which Hughes signed). Brown flew all over the midwest, giving instruction and picking up passengers, and must have met Hughes fairly early in the span covered by this logbook, as Hughes signature appears at the top of the title page. Many of the other signatures are students and local folks, but there are a few aviation notables, including Col. Floyd E. Evans and "Sinnie" Sinclair. A unique offering which emphasizes Hughes' connections to, and following in, the aviation world.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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