American filmmaker (1884–1951) who directed and produced the first commercially successful feature length documentary film, Nanook of the North. ALS signed “Robt. J. Flaherty,” one page, 8.5 x 11, American Geographical Society letterhead, June 8, 1918. Letter to the director of the society. In full: “I take great pleasure in donating to the Society a set of eleven photogravures—a map by Capt. A. Murray of Gilmour Island of the Ottawa Group in Hudson Bay and a copy of charter of the Hudson Bay Company.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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