Admiral Robert E. Peary Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY
Born: May 06, 1856 in Cressona, Pennsylvania
Died: February 20, 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia
Biography
ROBERT EDWIN PEARY (1856-1920) became a Civil Engineer in the U.S. Navy in 1881, and in that capacity explored Greenland in 1886 on the first of his seven polar expeditions. On July 17, 1908, after three unsuccessful attempts to reach the North Pole, he set out on another polar expedition. On April 6, 1909, he and a small party, including his assistant, Matthew Henson, and four Inuit, became the first to reach the North Pole. Although another American, Frederick A. Cook, had claimed to have reached the Pole five days later, Cook's claim was later refuted. In 1911, the year he retired from the Navy with the rank of Rear Admiral, Congress officially recognized Peary's achievement.
Film Credits
1909-Landing-of-Com.-Robert-E.-Peary,-the-Discovery-of-the-North-Pole (in person), 2005-Minik (Other), 2006-The-Prize-of-the-Pole (Other), 1977-The-Glory-of-Their-Times (Other), 1909-Commander-R.E.-Peary (in person)
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/26/1914 - HFSID 4509Autograph letter signed by Robert E. Peary, dated January 26, 1914, expresses eagerness to see a manuscript. The letter, addressed to Mr. Louis L. Babcock, includes Peary's original envelope. Peary became the first explorer to reach the North Pole in 1909.Price: $400.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/30/1916 - HFSID 46541Letter signed by Robert E. Peary, dated January 30, 1916, on Army and Navy Club letterhead to Hon. Albert Johnson. Peary expresses support for substituting the centigrade thermometer for Fahrenheit. Content discusses a speech by Johnson.
Price: $650.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/16/1895 - HFSID 24338Letter signed by Robert E. Peary, dated October 16, 1895, addressed to his lecture agent, James B. Pond. Discussing the publication of family photographs, Peary mentions his decision not to lecture that season. Contains historical context regarding Peary's expeditions.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1913 - HFSID 4166Autograph letter signed by Robert E. Peary, dated November 10, 1913, addressing Mr. Smythe and including a request to return a signed lecture contract. Peary is known for reaching the North Pole on April 6, 1909.
Price: $475.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 16046Partly printed document signed by R.E. Peary, featuring a Navy Officer Payroll form. It includes a printed excerpt from U.S. Navy Regulations, 1913, on the reverse. Peary is recognized for being the first to reach the North Pole in 1909.
Price: $320.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - MEMORANDUM SIGNED 04/21/1917 - HFSID 3554Carbon typed memorandum signed by Robert Peary as Chairman, dated April 21, 1917. Addressed to "The Judge Advocate General of the Army," endorsing Robert W. Claiborne for legal services during the war. Document detailing Peary's involvement in aviation and the National Aerial Coast Guard Patrol Commission.
Price: $380.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - RECEIPT SIGNED 10/15/1903 - HFSID 281017Receipt signed by Robert E. Peary, the first man to reach the North Pole, is dated October 15, 1903, and includes his signature "R.L. Peary". It is a U.S. Navy paycheck receipt for $145.73, noting his position as "Civil Engr.".
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/14/1907 - HFSID 217963Letter signed by Robert E. Peary, dated March 14, 1907, addressed to Mr. Joseph K. Greene, expressing regret for declining an invitation due to his busy schedule and health issues. Peary mentions his upcoming lecture engagement and appreciation for Greene's kind words.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/17/1905 - HFSID 158437Letter signed by Robert E. Peary, dated April 17, 1905, discussing the commissioning of the ship Roosevelt and mentioning Captain Bartlett. Addressed to Mr. H.L. Bridgman, it includes Peary's signature as "R E Peary".
Price: $380.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/15/1903 - HFSID 252472Letter signed by Robert E. Peary as Civil Engineer, U.S.N., dated May 15, 1903, addressing the editor of Engineering News. Peary requests publication of Navy Yard Order No. 376, highlighting his role in naval engineering prior to his Arctic explorations.
Price: $400.00
