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Wilbur Wright 1904 Partly Printed Check Filled Out and Signed...
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Description
Wilbur Wright 1904 Partly Printed Check Filled Out and Signed Signed, "Wright Cycle Co. / W.W.," 8.25" x 3". Dayton, Ohio, December 27, 1904. Drawn on the Winters National Bank, payable to Frank B. Hale for $18.58. Endorsed by Hale on verso. In 1904, Wilbur and Orville Wright made more than 100 flights with three miles the longest in distance. In 1912, Wilbur died of typhoid fever. Lightly creased. Cancellation hole at blank area just above Wright's initials. "Pinched" cancellation cut touches the "ale" in Hale. Small file hole just above payee line. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA.Auction Info
2005 April Historical Manuscripts & Autographs Auction #611 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2005
13th
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