Admiral Robert E. Peary Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY
Born: May 6, 1856 in Cressona, Pennsylvania
Died: February 20, 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia
Died: February 20, 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia
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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ROBERT E. PEARY Robert E. Peary sends an autograph letter saying that he cannot wait to see the manuscript. Autograph Letter Signed: "Peary", 1p, 4¾x8. The Army and Navy Club, Washington,1914 January 26. To Mr. Louis L. Babcock, Buffalo, New York.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. ALS: "Peary", 2p, 4¾x8, conjoined leaves. Washington, D.C., 1916 January 30. On letterhead of The Army and Navy Club to "Hon. Albert Johnson".Begins: "Dear Sir".Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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ROBERT PEARY Robert Peary sends an autograph letter acknowledges receiving a letter and saying that he will look into the question informally. Autograph Letter Signed: "Peary", 2p, 5x7¾, conjoined leaves. Washington, D.C., 1915 February 12. On stationery of "The Army and Navy Club" to "Dear Mr. Woodhouse".Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. ALS: "R.E. Peary", 2¼p, 4½x7, front and verso. Grand Union Hotel, N.Y., 1903 February 15. To Mr. Rideing. In full: "Continuous demands upon my time from one source & another have kept me from giving your request the attention it should have had.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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THE POLAR EXPLORER, WHO HAS BEEN "LITERALLY LIVING HAND TO MOUTH EVER SINCE I CAME BACK FROM THE WEST", MUST HAVE $1,000 FROM HIS LECTURE AGENT BY THE NEXT WEEK IN ORDER TO SETTLE A DEBTSale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. ALS: "R.E. Peary", 1p, 5¾x8¾ ruled sheet. New York City, 1895 October 16. To his lecture agent, James B. Pond. Begins: "My dear Major". In full: "Your letter in regard to pictures of Mrs. Peary & the baby & myself is at hand. Mrs.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY Robert E. Peary sends an autograph letter forwarding a contract for a lecture. Autograph Letter Signed: "Peary", 1p, 5¼x6¾. The Army and Navy Club, Washington, 1913 November 10. To Mr. Smythe. In full: "I enclose contract in duplicate for your lecture.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. Partly Printed DS: "R.E. Peary", 8x3½. No place, no date. Navy Officer Payroll form, not filled in. Excerpt from U.S. Navy Regulations, 1913, Article 4385, regarding the pay of officers printed on verso. Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) became a Civil Engineer in the U.S.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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ROBERT PEARY. Carbon Typed Memorandum: "Peary" in ink as Chairman, 1p, 8½x10¾. Washington, D.C., 1917 April 21. On letterhead of National Aerial Coast Guard Patrol Commission to "The Judge Advocate General of the Army." Subject: "Application of Robert W.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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Robert Peary, the first man to reach the North Pole, signed this U. S. Navy paycheck receipt in 1903, while still a Navy civil engineer. His son Robert Peary, Jr. was born the year he signed this receipt.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. TLS: "R.E. Peary, U.S.N.", 1p, 8x10½. Philadelphia, Pa., 1892 November 2. To Professor Lewis M. Haupt, Trades League, Philada. He thanks Prof. Haupt for the "tickets to your lectures on the 4th and 11th of this month.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. TLS: "R.E. Peary", 1p, 7¼x9. New York, 1907 March 14. To Mr. Joseph K. Greene, Worcester, Mass. In full: "I have your note of the 11th, and regret very much that I cannot accept your kind invitation.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. TLS: "R E Peary", 1p, 8x10½. Portland, Maine, 1905 April 17. To Mr. H.L. Bridgman, Brooklyn, N.Y. In part: "Everything going satisfactorily here, and we expect to have The 'Roosevelt' in commission in May.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY. TLS: "Robert E. Peary, U.S.N.", 1p, 8x10½. New York, 1907 April 22. To Miss Constance Goddard DuBois, Waterbury, Conn. In part: "I send you someSale Price $360.00
$400.00
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ROBERT E. PEARY Before discovering the North Pole, he sends a Navy order to be published in "Engineering News". TLS: "R.E. Peary" as Civil Engineer, U.S.N., 1p, 8x10½. Department of the Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, Washington, D.C., 1903 May 15.To the Editor of the Engineering News, New York.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
