Autographs
ORVILLE WRIGHT Signed Aviator’s Certificate Group
ORVILLE WRIGHT (1871-1948). Credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, on December 17, 1903.
October 6 1930-dated, Aviator’s Certificate Signed, “Orville Wright”, 4 pages, 3” x 4.25”, in blue leather wrappers with “Federation Aeronatique Internationale, National Aeronautic Association of U.S.A. Inc. Aviator’s Certificate” stamped in gilt on the cover, Choice Very Fine. This “Aviator’s Certificate” was issued to pilot Fred Lorillard, certifying that the aviator had fulfilled all conditions required by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, as the governing authority for the United States of America. There is a blind-embossed seal tying Lorillard’s photo to his signature on the second page. T

This offical Document has been signed by Wright as Chairman of the Contest Committee on the front pastedown. The license also contains the following statement printed in six languages: “The Civil, Naval and Military Authorities, including the Police, are respectfully requested to aid and assist the holder of this Certificate.” Aside from some typical soiling, principally at margins, the document remains in excellent condition.

Included in this lot are pilot Fred Lorillard’s Pilot’s Identification Card, dated 16 August 1928, a Civil Aeronautics Administration certificate, with photo, signature and fingerprints, Bureau of Air Commerce Identification Card with related documents and his “Quiet Birdmen” membership card. A very desirable grouping of early aviation documents. (9 items).