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108077.
Beebe, Charles William
(1877-1962). American scientist, explorer and author. For many years he was
curator of ornithology at the New York Zoölogical Society. ALS, 1p, 8"x5", New
York, 1931 May 5. Fine. Crayon docket in top right corner. He writes, "I am
sorry but if I do not use articles like the one you mention in final book form I
would not have sufficient funds to live or carry on any expeditions..."
Plus a greeting card, 7"x8", n.p., n.d. Very good. It shows a photograph
(halftone) of the "Spiral Galaxy of Andromeda," below which is imprinted "Dr.
and Mrs. William Beebe Wish you a Happy New Year." The photo has some surface
wrinkling. On the verso William Beebe has added a holograph note and signed it
"Will & Elizabeth." 2 pieces. $135.00
10559.
Byrd, Richard E.
(1888-1957). He was an American aviator and polar explorer, the first to fly
over the North Pole. Byrd was a rear admiral, U.S.N. He headed five expeditions
to Antarctica. On his fourth expedition in 1946-47 he headed the largest U.S.
Navy expedition to that time. Cacheted cover signed by Byrd and three other
officers on "Operation Highjump," the name of this expedition. Printed on the
envelope is "MAILED AT LITTLE AMERICA." There is a 3¢ Navy stamp and a cds "U.S.S.
MOUNT OLYMPUS FEB 3 P.M. 1947." $200.00
108086.
Duryea, Charles E.
(1861-1938). Duryea built the first
gasoline-driven motorcar in the United States. Signature clipped from a check,
¾”x5”. Fine. $180.00
107078.
Greely, Augustus Washington
(1844-1935). He was an American army officer and Arctic Explorer. Greely was the
chief signal officer of the army and attained the rank of major general. In 1935
he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. ALS, 1p, 6"x5", n.p., 1916 Dec.
26. Fine. He writes to Miss A.S. Peck,
"Find enclosed the letter
desired, which I hope may be useful in connection with your desire to be a
Fellow of the R.G.S..." $155.00
10778. Greely, Augustus W. Arctic explorer and Congressional
Medal of Honor winner. TLS, 1p, 6½”x5”, Washington, 1932 March 31. Fine Slight
transfer of ink from folding. At the top he types ”SELF-TYPED.” He thanks
his correspondent for birthday greetings. $85.00
10779. Hale, Edward Everett (1822-1909). An author and clergyman. He was a prolific writer and most noted for his novel, The Man Without a Country. ALS, 1p, 8”x5”, Roxbury, MA, 1892 March 21. Fine. Minor fold breaks repaired on verso with archival paper. Plus original stamped envelope with holograph address. He is unable to give a lecture in Flushing, NY. 2 pieces. $135.00
10780. Halleck, Fitz-Greene (1790-1867). He was an American poet, satirist and editor. With Joseph Rodman Drake he wrote the "Quaker Papers." For years he was under the employ of John Jacob Astor and a trustee of the Astor library. Eight ALsS, most 1p, mostly 6"x4" (some larger), Guilford, CT (5), New York (1), n.p. (2), 1858-62 (2 n.d.) Fine (4), very good (3), poor (1 - badly faded). Plus one S, mounted. Fine. They are all of routine content, social letters and responding to autograph requests. 9 pieces. $225.00
10783.
Hedin, Sven Anders
(1865-1952). He was a Swedish explorer who carried out expeditions to Tibet,
Turkistan, Mongolia, the Himalayas, and Central Asia. He gathered valuable
geographic, historic and archeological data which greatly contributed to
Western culture and was the author of many books based on his explorations and
travel. Presented here are seven ALsS including a photograph.
1. ALS, 1p, 8"x5", Berlin, 1897 Nov. 8. Fine. Some right marginal
wear not affecting the text. He plans to lecture in London and embark on a
journey.
2.
ALS, 1p, 8"x5", Stockholm, 1897 Dec. 26. Fine. Slight right marginal wear. He
writes of an American contract.
3.
ALS on folded card, 1p, 6"x5", Stockholm, 1898 March 20. Fine. Some staple
holes. He writes of the manuscript and photographs he is using in writing a
book.
4.
ALS, 1p, 8"x5", Stockholm, 1898 Sept. 30. Fine. It relates to the book he has
written and is in press.
5.
ALS in German, 1p, 7"x4", 1902 May 24. Fine. A business letter.
6.
ALS, 2pp, 7"x6", Stockholm, 1904 Feb. 25. Fine. He lists the books he has
published including six titles in English and German.
7.
Photograph of Hedin sitting in a pre-war car with the door open, 4"x5". Fine.
Opening the photo note card is an ALS in German, Stockholm, 1944 Sept. 16. Fine.
A friendly letter of thanks. A fine collection of letters of an important
traveler and explorer. $695.00
108095.
Huxley, Sir Julian
(1860-1932). He was an English biologist and prolific writer. He taught in the
United States as well as in King’s College in London. TLS, 1p, 10”x8”, King’s
College, London, 1933, July 12. Very good. There are paper clips stains at the
top and bottom margins and irregular patchy age-toning. He gives references to
periodicals which are devoted to book reviews. $80.00
10790.
MacMillan, Donald B.
(b.1874). An Arctic explorer noted for his expeditions and ethnological
studies in Greenland, Ellesmere, Heiberg and Baffin Islands. ALS, 2pp (separate
leaves), 6"x5", Springvale, PA, 1923 Jan 29. Fine. He is having slides
made. $110.00
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