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Lot #251
Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph and Typed Letter Signed

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Description

Two items: a vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Byrd in his fur coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Stanton Becker, with best wishes, R. E. Byrd"; and a TLS signed "R. E. Byrd," one page, 8.25 x 10.5, The America Trans Oceanic Company letterhead, May 31, 1927, in full: "My dear Mr. Becker: It gives me pleasure to send you my autograph." In very good to fine condition, with light wrinkling and a small area of surface loss to the bottom border of the photo, and a chip to the right edge of the letter.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Major Figures of Science and Technology
  • Dates: #665 - Ended May 10, 2023