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Lot 338
Arctic Explorers. Letters and signatures from men involved in Arctic and Antarctic exploration in the 19th and 20th centuries. The publicity and scientific excitement that accompanied the explorations of these men made their trips legendary. 1. Peary, Robert E. (1856-1920). Typed Letter Signed ("R.E. Peary"). One page, quarto, Washington D.C., January 2, 1907. To Henry Smith at Scribner's. One clean cut (2") to right margin, paper clip stain, otherwise very good. 2. Parry, William E. (1790-1855). British explorer, searched for the Northwest Passage. Autograph Letter Signed ("WM Parry"). One page, octavo, London, February 10, 1846. Hinge residue on verso, otherwise, fine condition. 3. Franklin, Sir John (1786-1847). British explorer, died searching for the Northwest Passage. Autograph Letter Signed ("John Franklin"). One page, recto and verso, small quarto, [Rainbow Patsos?], September 6, 1837. To his sister. Slightly ragged left edge, mailing folds, two small round stains at top verso, otherwise, fine condition. 4. McClintock, Sir Francis (1819-1907). British explorer, found Franklin's remains and improved methods of Arctic sledge travel. Autograph Letter Signed (" F.L. McClintock") One page, small octavo, Portsmouth, November 1, 1874. On crested letterhead. Accompanied by a beautifully 7 x 9" colored lithograph of McClintock in dress uniform. Fine condition. 5. Stefansson, Vilhjalmur (1879-1962). Icelandic explorer and ethnologist who made extensive studies of Inuit culture. Typed Document Signed ("Vilhjalmur Stefansson"). One page, quarto, n.p., February 9, 1934. On onionskin paper. Being an announcement of a lecture by Stefansson at the Army War College. Mounting traces on verso. Very good condition. 6. Nobile, Umberto (1885-1978). Italian explorer, a pioneer in Arctic aviation, he flew over the North Pole with Amundsen in the dirigible "Norge" in 1926. Signature ("Umberto Nobile"). Being a signed Royal Air Force cover commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Nocton Hall Hospital. Accompanied by two glossy, unsigned photos of Nobile. Small area of adhesive residue at lower right recto. Very good condition. 7. Anderson, William (b. 1921). Captain of the USS Nautilus, the first submarine to reach the North Pole under the ice pack. Signed Photograph. ("William Anderson"). Black and white, 8 x 10," n.p., n.d. Inscribed in black ink "To Treasure Island Odditorium with best wishes." Head and shoulder portrait. Ink lightly smeared at right edge of inscription and signature. Otherwise, fine condition. 8. Amundsen, Roald (1872-1928). Norwegian explorer, first to reach the South Pole, first to fly over the North Pole and discoverer of the Northwest Passage. Signature ("Roald Amundsen"). One page, quarto, n.p., n.d. Inscribed in black ink "Very sincerely yours." Fine condition.
A mix of business and personal correspondence, this lot reflects the varied interests of this intrepid group of men.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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