Lot 338
20th Century Explorers: Richard Byrd Autographed Letter Signed and Edmund Hillary, Two (2) Signed Casual Photos. Robert Byrd (1888-1957) American Admiral, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, polar explorer and aviator an inscribed and signed note of best wished signed boldly by Byrd as R.E. Byrd and dated March 28,1928 executed in black fountain pen ink on tan stationery, 5 x 6.5"
Edmund Hillary ((1919-2008) Explorer and mountaineer who, with Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. While that feat is what he is best known, Hillary scaled numerous Himalayan peaks, reached the South Pole and even flew with Neil Armstrong over the Artic Ocean and landed at the North Pole. Two casual 4 x 6" photographs, one glossy one satin finished each boldly signed by Hillary. COA by RR Auctions. Estimated Value $400 - 600
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