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First Air Mail Pilot (1911)
OVINGTON, Earl (1879-1936). Exhibition flyer, First U.S. Air Mail pilot. Carried 75 pounds of letters and postcards on September 23, 1911 from Garden City, N.Y. to Mineola, N.Y. 3 miles away. Former assistant to Thomas Edison. Died at the early age of 56. Scarce autograph letter signed, one page, July 14/33. On a slip of paper 2.5”x6” he writes: “Dear B.A.B., Sorry too busy to devote any time to covers. I could do nothing else if I did. Good Luck. Earl Ovington.” In fine condition.........$150.00
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