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Early aviator A. Roy Knabenshue typed letter signed. The dirigible pilot, who worked for the Wright Brothers, was an accomplished aviator in his own right. Letter is dated 27 July 1907, the year Knabenshue debuted his third dirigible. Here, on his personal stationery he writes to Mr. C.M. Rundle of the Danbury Fair. Letter reads in part, ''...one of our ships will be idle for the dates of your Fair, so we take pleasure in offering you the opportunity of securing a Knabenshue Airship. This attraction has proven the most profitable to fairs of any ever known and is an attraction which creates more interest and has a bigger drawing power than any other...[signed] Roy Knabenshue''. Single-page letter measures 8.5'' x 11''. Toning and creasing, else near fine.
Aviation Pioneer A. Roy Knabenshue Typed Letter Signed Discussing Renting Airships -- ''...we take pleasure in offering you the opportunity of securing a Knabenshue Airship...''
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