We offer 21 early photography items in the auction format every week. In addition, we list several BUY IT NOW features.REAL PHOTO POSTCARD (RPPC) OF RALPH JOHNSTONE."Ralph Johnstone (1886 â 1910) was a pioneering early aviator who died in a crash. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1886. He started as a vaudeville trick bicycle rider. He became a Wright exhibition team pilot. He and Archibald Hoxsey were known as the 'heavenly twins' for their attempts to break altitude records. In October, 1910, the International Aviation Tournament was at the Belmont Park race track in Elmont, New York. The meet offered $3,750 for the highest altitude, another $1,000 for a world record and a $5,000 bonus for exceeding 10,000 feet. Johnstone set a new American flight altitude record of 8,471. feet. On the ground Ralph was pals with Hoxsey and rival Curtiss team member Eugene Ely. He was the first of the Wright team to die. He was in a crash after he failed to recover from a dive in Denver on November 17, 1910." (Wikipedia)THE POSTCARD. Unused. The AZO stamp box is dated between 1904 - 1918 (source: Playle's online auction website chart). Text on back: "COLE & CO. AUTHORIZED DEALERS. EASTMAN KODAK CO. ASBURY PARK, N.J." SIZE. Approximately 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches.CONDITION. Photo in good condition. Border has creases at 3 of the corners and very light soiling. Back has a stain and soiling. APPEARANCE. Very good tones and details. VISIT OUR WEBSITE by clicking on the ME icon and then clicking on âGreg French Early Photography Websiteâ.