Lot 27
Hughes, Howard (1905-1976). American inventor, aviator, movie producer and businessman. Notoriously publicity shy in his later years, Hughes is remembered today more for his eccentricities than his achievements.
Signed photograph ("Howard Hughes", "Dick Stoddard", "Harry Connor", "Al Lodwick", "Edward Lund" and "Tommy Thurlow"). Black and white, 8½ x 8½", n.p., n.d. Beautifully matted and framed with photographs of their record-breaking Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, reception at various airports and a printed summary of the achievement, overall size is 33 x 34". Minor creasing at left corner of photo, one ink spot at bottom right. Not examined out of frame. Very good condition.
Hughes' fascination with aviation is legendary and his record-breaking feats astounding by the measure of any era. The fabulous photo offered here is a unique piece of aviation history, as it features the signatures of Hughes and the crew he took on the landmark July 1938 flight that broke the world speed record. Hughes and crew flew 14,791 miles, taking off from New York with stops in Paris, Moscow, Omsk, Yakutsk, Fairbanks and Minneapolis, landing in New York in 3 days, 19 hours and 8 minutes. This is a gorgeous piece and very desirable.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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