Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD
Born: October 25, 1888 in Winchester, Virginia
Died: March 11, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts
Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) made the first of his four expeditions to Antarctica between 1928 and 1930, during which time he established the "Little America" base. Byrd and co-pilot Floyd Bennett had claimed the first over-flight of the North Pole in 1926, but modern aviation historians are skeptical that they reached the Pole. When he signed this letter, Byrd was hoping to make the first successful non-stop flight over the Atlantic. However, a crash during a practice take-off in early May (and serious injury to his co-pilot) delayed the flight until June 29, nearly 6 weeks after Charles Lindbergh had achieved this goal, taking off from the same Roosevelt Field. Byrd made subsequent Antarctic expeditions between 1933 and 1935 and between 1939 and 1941. He detailed his adventures in books and on the lecture circuit following his returns to the U.S. Proceeds from his books and talks were used to finance additional expeditions, which continued through 1956. Byrd, who discovered Marie Byrd Land and the Edsel Ford Mountains, was given the honorary title, "Mayor of Antarctica". Richard Byrd was the brother of Virginia Governor and Senator Harry F. Byrd.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33379Card signed by Richard E. Byrd, with the signature reading "R E Byrd". Byrd, a Medal of Honor pilot, is known for his flights over the North and South Poles and establishing the Little America Antarctic base.Price: $160.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 311804Album leaf signed by Richard Byrd with the signature "R E Byrd", dated July 12, 1930. Byrd is known for flying over the North Pole and establishing the "Little America" Antarctica base. Additional notes mention his significant explorations.
Price: $160.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 33552Autograph letter signed by Richard E. Byrd, addressed to his lecture agent, James B. Pond, discussing successful lectures in several cities. The letter expresses satisfaction with audience turnout and profitability. Byrd is known for flying over both poles and establishing a base in Antarctica.
Price: $360.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1947 - HFSID 52493Autograph letter signed: "R E Byrd", dated February 3, 1947, from the U.S.S. Mt. Olympus. Byrd thanks a friend for a fruit cake, expressing gratitude and mentioning taking it ashore. He is known for his Antarctic explorations.
Price: $360.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 87485Autograph note signed by Richard E. Byrd, written in black ink as "RE Byrd". The note reads, "I take two very heavy bags with me which account for the large tips." Byrd is known for his polar exploration achievements.
Price: $280.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/15/1927 - HFSID 87515Autograph note signed by Richard E. Byrd features his signature, "Byrd", dated January 15, 1927. The note includes a request to dine with Col Lester Jones, showcasing Byrd's connections following his historic flights over the North and South Poles.
Price: $280.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/01/1927 - HFSID 87490Letter signed by Richard E. Byrd, dated October 1, 1927, expressing thoughts about his expeditions. Typed Letter Signed as "Dick" in black ink on letterhead from Boston. Byrd is known for flying over both the North and South Poles.
Price: $280.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/16/1926 - HFSID 87523Letter signed by Richard E. Byrd, dated October 16, 1926, containing his initials "REB" and a note asking, "Pond - what shall we do about this". Byrd is known for flying over both the North and South Poles.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 262978Index card signed by Richard E. Byrd includes the inscription "Good luck/R E Byrd." Byrd, an Antarctic explorer, made significant discoveries and documented his adventures in books, financing expeditions through his lectures.
Price: $160.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1930 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 24063Slip of paper signed by Richard E. Byrd with the sentiment, “Best wishes/ R E Byrd”, attached to a larger sheet containing 31 clipped signatures from members of his 1928-1930 Antarctic expedition. Autographs span three pages, making this item extremely rare.
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1931 - HFSID 27977Business card signed by Richard Byrd, inscribed with "All good wishes/R E Byrd" in black ink. This card is associated with his historic polar explorations, including flights over the North and South Poles and his leadership in Antarctic operations.
Price: $160.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254656Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Bunny Dule/with admiration/and warm/regards/Dick Byrd." Richard E. Byrd is known for flying over the North and South Poles and establishing the Little America Antarctic base.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 257310Photograph inscribed and signed by Richard E. Byrd, stating "To Harold Alcorn/with best wishes/R.E. Byrd." Captured prior to his 1929 South Pole flight, it shows Byrd holding the flag dropped at the Pole, weighted with a stone from Floyd Bennett's grave.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 05/17/1928 - HFSID 258254Printed photograph signed and inscribed "To Mickie Millar/with cordial good wish/R E Byrd/May 17, 1928" by Richard E. Byrd before his first Antarctic expedition. Byrd is known for significant polar aviation achievements including flights over the North and South Poles.
Price: $300.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1927 - HFSID 84385Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Lily Strange/with best wishes/RE Byrd" by Richard E. Byrd, taken in 1927 at the Eternal Light Memorial in New York City. Produced by Herbert Photos, Inc., it commemorates Byrd's aviation achievements.
Price: $440.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/05/1928 - HFSID 76346Check signed by Richard E. Byrd, dated April 5, 1928, for $400 payable to Fitzhugh Green. Byrd's signature reads "R E Byrd". The check was drawn on his account at Liberty National Bank in New York City.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/07/1932 - HFSID 75883Check signed: RE Byrd, dated May 7, 1932, drawn on Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co., and payable for $500. Check number is written in Byrd's hand, with an ink smudge beneath the signature.
Price: $700.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 144226Photograph signed by Richard E. Byrd, featuring the inscription "Best wishes/R.E. Byrd." Highlighting his achievements, it commemorates his historic flight over the North Pole and subsequent expeditions to Antarctica, showcasing his significant contributions to aviation.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 16365Photograph signed by Richard E. Byrd, inscribed with "R.E. Byrd, Jr.". Stamped on verso with "Lieut. Com. Byrd U. S. N. Pathe". Documenting his significant achievements as a polar explorer, including flying over the North Pole and establishing Antarctic bases.
Price: $400.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 40691Photograph of Richard E. Byrd, signed "R E Byrd", depicts him in dress uniform signing "The Book of Gold" at the Aero-Club of France in May 1926, surrounded by dignitaries. Byrd is known for claiming the first flight over the North Pole.
Price: $300.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 05/11/1926 - HFSID 87234Photograph signed: "RE Byrd" depicting Richard E. Byrd's three children, dated 5/11/26 on verso. Taken shortly after Byrd's historic North Pole flight, he was a Lieutenant Commander at the time, later promoted for his achievements.
Price: $320.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - BOOK SIGNED - HFSID 9091Book signed: "R E Byrd" on the first blank flyleaf. This is a third impression of Alone, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 1938, detailing Admiral Byrd's five months in isolation in Antarctica.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - BOOK SIGNED CIRCA 1935 - HFSID 265225Book signed by Richard Byrd with the inscription "RE Byrd" on the first blank flyleaf. It is a first edition of Discovery: The Story of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition, detailing his significant Antarctic explorations between 1933 and 1935.
Price: $360.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - CHECK TRIPLE SIGNED 04/16/1928 - HFSID 79695Check signed by Richard E. Byrd, dated April 16, 1928, and drawn on the Liberty National Bank for $1000. Endorsed on the verso with R.E. Byrd. Signed during the organization of his first Antarctic expedition, reflecting his historical achievements.
Price: $700.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 165864Envelope signed by Richard E. Byrd with the inscription "REByrd" in black ink, postmarked January 10, 1947. It includes a three-cent stamp and an impressed ink stamp honoring Operation High Jump, an Antarctic expedition from 1946 to 1947.
Price: $200.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 143957Commemorative envelope signed by RE Byrd and Jno Garland Pollard as Governor of Virginia, commemorating the lecture of Rear-Adm. R.E. Byrd in Richmond, Virginia, on March 17, 1931. Postmarked and addressed to a collector.
Price: $320.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 87410Document signed by Richard E. Byrd, noting his expenses for lectures in November 1947. Headed “R.E. Byrd's Expenses in Connection with Lectures,” it lists costs totaling $45.06. Byrd is recognized as the first man to fly over both poles.
Price: $280.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/23/1917 - HFSID 4007Document signed by Richard E. Byrd as Lieutenant "jg" in the U.S. Navy, dated July 23, 1917, certifying Corporal Thomas L. Moody's qualification in the Aeronautic School. Byrd's signature appears as "R.E. Byrd," with added rank in another hand.
Price: $700.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - INSCRIBED MENU SIGNED 06/06/1939 - HFSID 49421Menu inscribed and signed by Richard E. Byrd, stating "Cordial regards to/Mr and Mrs J E Smith/RE Byrd", dated June 6, 1939. Byrd is known for his polar explorations, including being the first to fly over both poles.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 31506Signature from Richard Byrd, the polar explorer, inscribed as "To Perry/R E Byrd" in black ink. Byrd is known for his pioneering flights over both the North and South Poles and for establishing the Antarctic base "Little America."
Price: $160.00
