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2 Autographs Letter And Insulation Admiral Richard Byrd
2 Autographs Letter And Insulation Admiral Richard Byrd
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  • Title:
    Autographed Letter Admiral Richard E Byrd Signed Insulation From Base
  • Described By:
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  • Description:
    Adventurous autographed letter from admiral Richard E Byrd and signed piece of insulation from base. Rear Admiral Robert Evelyn Byrd was well known for his naval service, serving in world war I and world war II, and his extensive exploration of Antarctica. The letter comes with the original envelope addressed to Mr. R. Arthur Fulton from R.E. Byrd. The letter reads: “Boston, Mass May 10, 1936 On this anniversary of our return from the south polar regions I want to express to you my deep and enduring appreciation of the assistance you rendered on our ?? Antarctic expedition which helped to make it possible for us to ?? more than twenty ?? a piece and map and take possession of thousands of square miles of new territory of the united states. Attached to this sheet is an autographed piece of insulation from the wall of the advanced meteorological base furthermost habitation ever occupied by man. Gratitude and friendship, Richard E Byrd Commander BAE II”. Also included is a signed piece of insulation, likely from Bolling Advance Base where Byrd spent 5 months alone and snowed in.Please see another piece of ephemera, a photograph signed by Admiral Richard E Byrd being listed in this auction.
  • Signature of Whom:Richard E Byrd
  • Media Type:Letter
  • Size of Media:Envelope- 12in x 9in, letter- 11in x 8.5in, insulation- 2in x 1.25in
  • Writing Instrument Used:Pen
  • Condition:Some spotting to the paper and a mark where the insulation was affixed but the text is very legible. The envelope is bent and shows some tears.
  • Famous For:Antarctic explorer
  • Estimated size of package:14in x 12in x 8in
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    2 Autographs Letter And Insulation Admiral Richard Byrd

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