Richard E. Byrd ALS with autographed piece of insulation from the Advance Meteorogical Base, 1936
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Autograph Letter Signed, "Richard E. Byrd, Commander B.A.E. II" Handwritten "Boston Mass., May 10, 1936 / On this anniversary of our return from the South Poles regions I want to express to you my deep and enduring appreciation of the assistance you rendered our second Antarctic Expedition which helped to make it possible for us to serve more than twenty [ ] of science and map and take possession of thousands of square miles of new territory for the United States. Attached to this sheet is an autographed piece of insulation from the wall of the advance meteorological Base the southern most habitation ever occupied by man. in gratitude and friendship."
8.5" x 11" with 1.5" x 2" piece of insulation signed "R E Byrd." VF
8.5" x 11" with 1.5" x 2" piece of insulation signed "R E Byrd." VF
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