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Sale 49
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 677 |
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Byrd, Richard E (1888-1957) U.S. admiral; Arctic explorer. Typed letter signed ("R.E. Byrd") 1p, 11 x 8½ in., Boston, MA, 4 October 1933. As one ship of his 1933-34 Antarctic expedition has just left and another is leaving, Byrd writes to a wealthy supporter apprising her of the expedition's mission and asking her assistance. In part: "My personnel, as well as myself, has been hard at work for months in preparation, and you will have my enduring appreciation if you will give me financial assistance, thereby enabling me to purchase Eskimo dogs for this expedition. It will cost $1500 for me to purchase thirty dogs…" Very good; some separation at lower horizontal fold, tape remnants on verso, and slight fading to signature.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 678 |
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Byrd, Richard E. Typed Letter Signed ("R E Byrd") on paper with typed heading: "Byrd Arctic Expedition," Washington, D.C., April 4, 1926. To G.F. Jowett, the "Arnold" of his day, thanking him for the 200 pound set of barbells. "We… know it will be useful in keeping the members of the expedition fit… ." A month later Byrd flew over the North Pole; in 1928-1930, he would lead the first expedition to Antarctica. Toned, with a few edge chips. Attached is a vintage newspaper clipping of one of the members of the expedition lifting the barbell.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$150 |
Lot 679 |
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Byrd, Richard E. by Walter Tittle. Original "Artist Proof" Portrait by Walter Tittle, inscribed and signed "To King Hostick with high regard and admiration - R.E. Byrd" in rich black fountain pen, 9½ x 7 in., n.p., n.d. (Hostick was a noted Illinois manuscript dealer). The image also bears Byrd's facsimile signature along the bottom border. A well-preserved portrait, elaborately matted with a biographical plaque, then richly framed to total dimensions of 29¼ x 18¼ in.
Estimated Value $250 - 450.
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Lot 680 |
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Peary, Robert E (1856-1920) American explorer who made several expeditions to the Arctic and who claimed to be the first person to reach the North Pole. Autograph telegram signed ("R.E. Peary") on the decorative letterhead of the Everett House, 1p, 11 x 8¼ in., New York, 1 July (18)93. Headed "Important," he writes "The Falcon will sail for Boston at six Sunday afternoon" and inquires if Major and Mrs. Pond will "accept an invitation for the cruise." Later this same year Peary would lead the first of his five expeditions toward the North Pole. Fine; light toning and a contemporary ink smudge to the "R" in the signature. Matted with a portrait of Peary and framed to an overall size of 24¾ x 16¼ in.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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$180 |
Lot 681 |
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Morse, Samuel F. B (1791-1872) American inventor who developed telegraphy and the "Morse Code". December 31, 1861, Autograph Letter Signed ("Saml. F.B. Morse"), 8 x 5 in., 31 Dec. 1861. A Civil War-date letter to the lecture committee of the Mercantile Library Association, Washington, D.C., accepting his invitation to an address to be delivered by the famous Civil War Era politician Edward Everett. Boldly Signed. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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