Lot 375
Byrd, Richard E (1888-1957) American naval officer and explorer. Check Signed ("R E Byrd"), New York, March 28, 1928. Drawn on Liberty National Bank and paid to Kidder Peabody & Co. for $1502. Usual bank cancellations, not affecting Byrd's signature. Fine condition. Byrd made his first explorations of Antarctica and established his "Little America" base in 1928. He would make the first flight over the South Pole the next year.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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