Lot 128
Wright, Orville (1871-1948) Built with his brother Wilbur and piloted the first motor-powered plane to successfully fly, December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, N.C. Document Signed as Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association of U.S.A. Inc., being Aviator Certificate No. 7862, issued to Ladonace A. Hilles, January 3, 1931. One small smudge across "W" in "Wright," and light tonng, else very good. The pilot signed below his photo.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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