Set 2 Early 1900's Photos Pioneer Aviation 1914 Glenn Curtiss Langley Aerodrome

Description: offered by ...... CompanyStoreAntiques of Rhode Island A WORD ABOUT FEEDBACK: I am available to help at anytime, if a problem arises, just message me! Both US and international buyers welcome!Set 2 Early 1900's Photos Pioneer Aviation 1914 Glenn Curtiss Langley Aerodrome NOTE: These DO NOT fluoresce under black light.Very interesting set of two early 1900's Curtiss prints/photos of the 1914 Glenn Curtiss rebuild/redesign of the 1903 Samuel Langley Aerodrome. I write early 1900's because they do not fluoresce under black light. This dates them prior to the 1940's, and due to the quality and type of photo stock the prints were made on, I believe them to be 1910's, but I can't state that for sure.From wright-brothers.org: "In early 1914, the Smithsonian Institution lent Glenn Curtiss the remains of the 1903 Langley Aerodrome. This was the manned aircraft that Samuel P. Langley, then the Secretary of the Smithsonian, had tried to fly right before the Wright brothers made their first successful powered flights at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Actually, Langley had tried to fly the Aerodrome twice on 7 October and 8 December 1903 and failed both times. Curtiss rebuilt the Aerodrome, making significant changes to the airframe, wings, drive train, and controls. He then managed to make a few hop-flights off the surface of a lake near Hammondsport, NY. None of these lasted more than a few seconds nor could they be sustained for longer than a few hundred feet. Nonetheless, both Glenn Curtiss and the Smithsonian crowed that these flights proved that the Langley Aerodrome had been "capable" of flight in 1903. It was, they insisted, the first true aircraft."Each photo measures 8" x 10". Fully insured shipping to USA 6.50. International fully insured shipping 19.99 or through eBay's international shipping program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Some Good Reasons Why You Should Buy From Me! Bringing you the best in vintage collectibles, tools, antiques, and musical instruments! Committed to establishing TRUST AND PERFORMANCE with our customers!! Clear crisp pictures that help you make the right decision. Reasonable shipping fees and safe professional packaging. Items shipped within 24 hours of payment received. Tracking number available directly from the carrier. Insurance is provided by me. CONTACT US For any question or concerns regarding your purchase, please send me a message through eBay by “Asking seller a question” at the bottom of the listing in question, most questions will be answered within hours. If you ever have a problem with your item please contact me within the next 48 hours of receiving it to allow me to work out a solution PAYMENT: You will get an Invoice from eBay at the end of the auction, please pay at your earlier convenience. If you have requested combined shipping, please do not pay the first ebay invoice you get, but rather wait for me to send you a corrected invoice. Typical shipping times from USPS: USPS Priority Mail 2 to 3 days usually twice more expensive USPS First Class 3 to 5 days, Small items only up to 13oz WARRANTY: 100% money back if the item is not what the pictures or the description represent. If the item gets damaged during transit, buyer and seller work together to file a claim. (Used and vintage items are sold as-is, based on a thorough description I provide). We will always work to make sure you have what you need for the success of your project.FB

Price: 35 USD

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

End Time: 2024-09-16T21:14:35.000Z

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