Harry Atwood Starting Flight Early Aviation Postcard c1911 Pioneer For Sale

A rare and desirable early aviation postcard depicting Harry Atwood — one of America's most celebrated pioneer aviators — seated at the controls of his aircraft, captioned 'Atwood Starting Flight.' Issued circa 1911–1912 at the peak of Atwood's national fame, this printed card is a genuine artifact from the dawn of American aviation history.

• Named subject: Harry Atwood, celebrated American aviation pioneer of the early flight era
• Caption 'Atwood Starting Flight' printed directly on card face
• Printed halftone photographic card, Divided Back format, circa 1911–1912
• Unused and unposted — no postmark, stamp, or written address
• Light toning and age wear consistent with age; image fully legible and intact
• Penciled dealer notation on back; does not affect image or correspondence area

Harry Nelson Atwood was one of 1911's most celebrated aviation pioneers, setting a world long-distance record with a 576-mile flight from Boston to Washington D.C. and personally landing on the White House South Lawn to receive a medal from President Taft—making named Atwood postcards among the most desirable in early American aviation ephemera.

Unused and unposted. Light overall toning and age wear to both sides consistent with age; penciled dealer notation in upper margin on back. No tears, missing corners, or significant creases observed; front image fully legible and intact.

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• Card under $20 — $1.00 flat. Semi-rigid protective sleeve, sent tracked by Standard Envelope.
• $20 to $100 — postage calculated at checkout for your address. Rigid stay-flat mailer, USPS Ground Advantage, tracked, with $100 of carrier insurance included.
• Over $100 — postage calculated at checkout. Rigid mailer, UPS Ground, insured for the full purchase price. Orders over $250 require a signature on delivery.

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