From Legends In History, Meadow Vista, CA, U.S.A.
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Signed "I. Sikorsky" in black ink. Check is from an I.Sikorsky checking account from The First National Bank and Trust Company of Bridgeport. This document/check is historic in nature due to the fact that it is "Pay To The Order Of" GRAND DUCHESS MARIE OF RUSSIA. The check is dated September 4, 1936 for the amount of $200.00 in USD. Check measures 3.0" X 6.0" and is in FINE condition. The check has also been endorsed on the back with the signature of Grand Duchess Marie in purple ink. Igor Sikorsky, (born May 25, 1889, Kiev, Russian Empire?died Oct. 26, 1972, Easton, Conn., U.S.), Russian-U.S. pioneer in aircraft design. After studying engineering in Kiev, he set up his own shop to develop the helicopter. In 1910, after failing to build a workable model, he turned to fixed-wing airplane design, and in 1913 he built the first four-engine airplane, with an innovative enclosed cabin. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1919. In 1931 he produced the twin-engine amphibian aircraft that became the model for Pan American World Airways? ?Clipper.? In 1939 Sikorsky finally realized a viable helicopter design. He directed his company, a division of United Aircraft Corporation, from 1929 to 1957. Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia; 18 April 1890 ? 13 December 1958), known as Maria Pavlovna the Younger, was a granddaughter of Alexander II of Russia. She was a paternal first cousin of Nicholas II (Russia's last Tsar) and maternal first cousin of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (consort of Elizabeth II). She was also both the first grandchild of George I of Greece and the first great-grandchild of his father, Christian IX of Denmark. In 1942, Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna moved to Argentina where she spent the years of World War II. She returned permanently to Europe in 1949. She died in Konstanz, Germany, in 1958. Seller Inventory # 002994
Bibliographic Details
Title: DOCUMENT ***Signed***
Publisher: Bridgeport, Conn
Publication Date: 1936
Binding: No Binding
Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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