African-American explorer (1866–1955) who was a member of the first party to (possibly) reach the North Pole in 1909. Ballpoint signature, “Matthew Henson, June 15/49,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2 slip, affixed to a 6 x 4 off-white card bearing a typed biography. In fine condition, with some light skipping to portions of signature. RRAuction COA.
