Lot 39 · Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts
WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912). Letter signed by Orville Wright ('Wright Brothers O.W.') to Carl Dienstbach, Dayton, Ohio, 27 March 1907, one page, 4to .
WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912). Letter signed by Orville Wright ('Wright Brothers O.W.') to Carl Dienstbach, Dayton, Ohio, 27 March 1907, one page, 4to .
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- Estimate
- £5,000–£7,000 hammer ≈ $7,728–$10,819
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts , London (South Kensington) · 9 July 2002
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6124706
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WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912). Letter signed by Orville Wright ('Wright Brothers O.W.') to Carl Dienstbach, Dayton, Ohio, 27 March 1907, one page, 4to ., WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912). Letter signed by Orville Wright ('Wright Brothers O.W.') to Carl Dienstbach, Dayton, Ohio, 27 March 1907, one page, 4to . Christie's, 9 Jul 2002, lot 39. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6124706.
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WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912). Letter signed by Orville Wright ('Wright Brothers O.W.') to Carl Dienstbach, Dayton, Ohio, 27 March 1907, one page, 4to ., WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912). Letter signed by Orville Wright ('Wright Brothers O.W.') to Carl Dienstbach, Dayton, Ohio, 27 March 1907, one page, 4to . Christie's, 9 Jul 2002, lot 39. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6124706.
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