Lot 4453
Blériot, Louis (1872-1909) French aviator; he made the first flight over the English Channel (1909) -- the first flight over open water. One of the great heroes of early aviation, Berliot designed and flew his own planes. Signed Photographic Postcard ("L. Blériot"), France, 1929, 3½ x 5½ in. Sepia toned portrait signed with black ink in bottom margin. Verso has divided back and "Blériot-Aéronautique" stamp. Transmittal envelope included. Lovely, strong signature, some faint silvering to photo, minor abrasion to upper left corner.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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