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Wilbur Wright signed French postcard captioned ''La Conquete de L'air'' (''Conquest of the Air''), cleverly signed ''Wilbur Wright.'' on the roof of the barn underneath the plane. At the time of this photo in December 1908, the Wright brothers were conducting exhibition flights throughout Europe that made them worldwide celebrities. Collotype photographic postcard shows Wilbur Wright piloting the plane in Le Mans, France. Measures 5.5'' x 3.5''. Small bit of tape at top edge, otherwise near fine condition.
Wilbur Wright Postcard Signed From December 1908 During Their Very Successful Exhibition Flights in Europe
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