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BYRD, Richard Evelyn - Little America: Aerial Exploration in the Antarctic

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
BYRD, Richard Evelyn - Little America: Aerial Exploration in the Antarctic
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New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1930. Author’s Autograph Edition, Limited to 1,000 copies, signed by the author, of which this is copy Number 165. Also signed by Dean C. Smith, chief pilot aboard the expedition, on the verso of the front flyleaf. Quarto (9 7/8 X 6 ½ in, 257 X 166 mm). 436 pages. ¾ vellum over pale blue paper covered boards, spine lettered in gilt. Original glassine dust jacket is present and exhibits rubbing. Fine, with slight handling. Byrd Prize Letter Contest flyer and sheet of six Byrd Antarctic Expedition II 3¢ U.S. postage stamps laid in.