Orville Wright
n.p., n.d.
Orville Wright Signed "First Flight" Photo
Signed photograph

A black and white photo reproduction commemorating the Wright brothers' first sustained flight. Measures 5.5" x 4" (sight), n.p., undated. Boldly signed in blue fountain pen as "Orville Wright" and captioned along the bottom margin, "First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903/ Kitty Hawk, N. C." Professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 12" x 10". Intermittent foxing and light spot stains throughout. Evident creasing to three of four corners, not detracting from image. Else, very good. Not examined outside of frame.

Orville Wright (1871-1948), along with his older brother Wilbur (1867-1912), are generally credited with flying the first manned and engine-powered airplane near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903. The brothers revolutionized aviation engineering with the development of new flexible wing technology. They conducted their first flight studies with gliders, and later biplanes, beginning their Kitty Hawk trials in 1900. After three years of both on-site and wind tunnel experiments, they took to the air in sustained flight in mid-December. The brothers continued their trials well into the 1910s, eventually incorporating their own company and flying school. Both gradually transitioned from aviation to company management until Wilbur's death in 1912. Surviving brother Orville later sold the company in 1915 and dedicated the rest of his life to serving on various aeronautic boards.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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frame: 12" x 10"