Lot 214
Turner, Col. Roscoe and Mathilde Moisant. Turner (1895 - 1970) was a pioneer aviator, barnstormer, and race pilot, and a three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy, awarded for a race which was 10 miles long and emphasized low altitude flying and maneuverability at high speeds. Five 4½ x 2¾ cards signed in blue ink, n.p., n.d. Mathilde Moisant (1878-1964) was a pioneer aviator and the second woman to get a pilot's license in the United States. Photo inscribed and signed, "Fullerton High School / Best Wishes / Matilde Moisant / P[ilot's] L[icense] #44 in U.S.A." The photo is a print of a photo which was signed by Harriet Quimby, pictured with Moisant, and the first woman to get a pilot's license in the U.S.A. Estimated Value $250 - 350
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