Orville Wright Signed Photograph
Showing the single result
-
Browse by Category
- Browse All
- Americana
- Art and Architecture
- Autograph Letters Signed
- Biography and Autobiography
- Children's Books
- Economics and Finance
- Fantasy
- Featured Rare Books
- Fine Bindings and Sets
- First Edition
- First Edition>Signed
- Food and Wine
- Framed Autographs and Historical Documents
- Geography
- Gifts
- Gifts - For Her
- Gifts - For Him
- Gifts - Graduation and Celebrations
- Gifts - Holidays
- Harcourt Bindery
- History, Law, and Politics
- Literature
- Movies and Film
- Music
- New Arrivals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Poetry
- Presidents and World Leaders
- Religion
- Science and Natural History
- Science Fiction and Mystery
- Signed
- Signed & Autographed Books
- Sports and Leisure
- Travel and Exploration
- Uncategorized
-
Rare Orville Wright Photograph; inscribed by him to William P. MacCracken Jr.
WRIGHT, Orville.
Orville Wright Signed Photograph.
Rare vintage matte-finish portrait photograph of Orville Wright. Inscribed by Wright at the lower left corner in fountain pen, "To Wm. P. MacCracken from his friend Orville Wright." The recipient, William P. MacCracken Jr. (1888–1969), was an American lawyer, aviator, and public official who played a pivotal role in shaping early U.S. aviation policy. As the first Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics (1926–1929), he helped implement the Air Commerce Act of 1926, establishing federal standards for pilot licensing, air traffic regulation, and aviation safety. In near fine condition with fading to the inscription. Portrait by Underwood & Underwood of Washington. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 149582
