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Lot 765: Edward Washington Smith (1928)

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Reserve: $100.00
Winning Bid: $221.24
Price Realized: $264.38
Auction Date:8/28/2006 9:00 PM EST

Captured here in this photo, taken shortly after he touched down and made history, is Edward Washington Smith, the first African-American to attempt a parachute jump. Dated 9-5-28. Original paper caption. International Newsreel stamp.NRMT. 6x8".

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