Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic antique French postcard documenting the very dawn of powered flight. The front side shows an incredible crisp view of a historic Antoinette Monoplane soaring over the military testing plains of Camp de Châlons (Mourmelon).The printed French text reads: \"10. - L\'Aérop\'ane-monoplan \"Antoinette\", en plein vol au-dessus des plaines du Camp de Châlons.\"The Antoinette aircraft, designed by Léon Levavasseur and famously piloted by aviation icon Hubert Latham, was a true marvel of early engineering—featuring a signature triangular wooden hull and advanced V8 engine configurations.Condition Details:
- Front: Excellent image clarity with minimal signs of handling. Light toning appropriate for a 115+ year old paper document.
- Back: Clean, unwritten, and unposted (\"Mint\" structural condition) with a standard French divided back. No major creases, tears, or pinholes. Corners show very light, minimal softening.
- Please review the high-resolution listing scans carefully to evaluate condition details before purchasing.
Shipping Info:
Will ship securely in a protective archival sleeve and rigid cardboard-reinforced mailer to prevent bending during transit
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