Wright, Orville

Signature written on a photographic card, captioned "First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N. C.," (4  5/8  x 6  1/4  in.; 117 x 158 mm); minimal wear.  Accompanied by envelope with imprinted return address ("Orville Wright, Dayton, Ohio"), addressed in another hand and postmarked Dayton, 9 August 1927. 

Jerome Milkman, Cedarhurst, N. J. (addressee of envelope)

Signature written on a photographic card, captioned "First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N. C.," (4 5/8 x 6 1/4 in.; 117 x 158 mm); minimal wear. Accompanied by envelope with imprinted return address ("Orville Wright, Dayton, Ohio"), addressed in another hand and postmarked Dayton, 9 August 1927.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The famous photograph depicts Orville Wright piloting his flyer at Kitty Hawk, with brother Wilbur standing to the side.