Major General Adolphus W. Greely Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY
Born: March 27, 1844
Died: October 20, 1935
Biography
Adolphus W. Greely (1844-1935) and his party of 25 men landed on northern Grinnell Land in the Arctic Sea in August 1881. Within a few months, Greely's expedition had charted the outlines of Grinnell Land, and obtained meteorological and magnetic data while three men from the party reached 83º24'N, setting a new record for the farthest northern exploration. In 1935, Greely received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his contributions to polar exploration.
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH 12/23/1898 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 34960Document signed by Adolphus W. Greely, James H. Berry, Charles J. Faulkner, and John Dalzell, featuring signatures dated 1898. Additional ink notes appear on both sides. Greely, a notable Arctic explorer, and the others held significant political positions.Price: $300.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1899 - HFSID 141987Signature from Adolphus W. Greely dating to 1899 reads "A W Greely", affixed to construction paper. Greely, a Major General and Chief of the Signal Corps, is notable for surviving Arctic winters and receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1935.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 4326Autograph note signed: "A. W. Greely", addressed to "My Dear Archer", requesting the return of a paper. Signed on the verso of a fragment from the Signal Office, War Department, highlighting Adolphus W. Greely's notable military achievements.
Price: $240.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 177307Document signed by Adolphus W. Greely, including the inscription "A.W. Greely" and a quote: "Do your work each/day as best you can--/then you will have no/regrets." Greely commanded the 1881 Arctic expedition establishing a meteorological station.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 04/07/1901 - HFSID 24191Autograph quote signed by Adolphus W. Greely, reading "Their fidelity wrought out success", dated "April 7, 1901". Accompanied by a bookplate featuring the coat of arms of Henry Preston Child. Greely is noted for his Arctic explorations.
Price: $300.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 24189Autograph sentiment signed as Major General on a card, reading "Yours/A W Greely/Major General". Adolphus W. Greely (1844-1935) is noted for surviving Arctic winters and receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1935.
Price: $140.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 312725Card signed by Adolphus W. Greely includes his autograph sentiment, "Yours Truly/ A.W. Greely". Greely is notable for surviving two years in the Arctic and receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1935, highlighting his military contributions.
Price: $180.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/24/1897 - HFSID 4325Letter signed by Adolphus W. Greely, expressing gratitude for the book "Richardson's Quadrupeds". Dated April 24, 1897, and addressed to Dr. Merriam, Greely served as Brigadier General and Chief Signal Officer, U.S.A.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
