WRIGHT, Charles Hubbard (1870—1939). The May Century. 1897. Poster for the May, 1897 issue of Century monthly magazine. The feature article covers “scientific kite-flying,” and Wright’s illustration depicts Lt. Hugh D. Wise lifted by a kite apparatus above Governors Island. In an early aviation milestone, Wise was the first American to be lifted airborne by a kite. 20 5/8 x 11 ¾”. Linen backed. Few tiny nicks at edges; light skinning in margins. A-.