RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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336. Giovanni Caproni Autograph Letter Signed. Pioneering Italian aeronautical engineer and aircraft designer

(1886–1957) who founded the Caproni aircraft-manufacturing company. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Caproni,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, RMS Mauretania letterhead, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter written on board the famous ocean liner. In fine condition, with an old repair to a fold split on the second page, and a small rusty paperclip impression to the top edge of the first page. Starting Bid $200

337. Glenn Curtiss Signed Photograph. Vintage pearl-finish 5.25 x 3.25 postcard photo of a Curtiss Flying Fish soaring over a lake, signed in bold black ink, “Glenn H. Curtiss, April 16, 1913.” In fine condition, with trimmed borders, and some light scuffing and silvering. Starting Bid $200

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