RARE Piece of Insulation from Richard E. Byrd's Antarctica Base SIGNED by Byrd

Description: RICHARD E. BYRD. Richard E. Byrd (1888 - 1957) was an American aviator and explorer who was the first to fly over the South Pole and establish the base Little America. He received the Medal of Honor for his flight over the North Pole. RARE PIECE OF INSULATION FROM THE INTERIOR WALL OF RICHARD E. BYRD’S ADVANCE METEOROLOGICAL BASE IN ANTARCTICA HAVING BEEN SIGNED BY HIM Rare piece of insulation from the interior wall of Richard E. Byrd’s Advance Meteorological Base in Antarctica measuring 2 by 1.25 inches and having been signed in black ink by, “R. E. Byrd.” Affixed to an 11 by 8.5 presentation sheet bearing a May 10, 1936 printed message from Byrd that reads in par: “I want to express to you my deep and enduring appreciation of the assistance you rendered our second Antarctic Expedition…attached to this sheet is an autographed piece of insulation from the wall of the Advance Meteorological Base, the southernmost habitation ever occupied by man.” In fine condition with the signature having faded, loss to the insulation on the bottom border and top corners, and staining to the message.

Price: 656.25 USD

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-12-19T17:47:45.000Z

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