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an old piece of paper with writing on it sitting on top of a tablean old postcard with a picture of a man and a woman on it
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959 - SIKORSKY I.I. (1889–1972)
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
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Description
SIKORSKY I.I. (1889–1972) Autograph postcard addressed to Grigori Aleksinski. Paris, 19 September 1923 14.5 x 11.2 cm. Information note. Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky, a Russian-American aeronautical engineer, scientist and inventor, emigrated to the United States after the Revolution. A pioneer of aviation, in both helicopters and aeroplanes, he is famous for designing the first four-engine aeroplane and developing the modern helicopter with a main rotor and tail rotor. He founded the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in 1923. At the buyer’s request, we would be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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