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RICHARD EVELYN BYRD (1888-1957)
A group portrait of Byrd in discussion with crew and expedition members, standing on board ship, photographer unknown.
Gelatin silver print, 12¼ x 10in., mounted on black card.
[With:]
A 3pp. menu of a 'Reception Luncheon tendered to Admiral Richard E. Byrd and the Officers of his Antarctic Party on their return from the South Pole... Tuesday, 11th March, 1930', given by the Otago Harbour Board, (164 x 106mm.), printed in blue with the crossed flags on the first page in blue and red.
[And:]
A paper cup (97mm. high), the outside printed in blue with 'Byrd's Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole 1928' surrounded by scenes from the expedition, including a three-engined aircraft in which Byrd was to make his historic flight to the Pole. (3)
A group portrait of Byrd in discussion with crew and expedition members, standing on board ship, photographer unknown.
Gelatin silver print, 12¼ x 10in., mounted on black card.
[With:]
A 3pp. menu of a 'Reception Luncheon tendered to Admiral Richard E. Byrd and the Officers of his Antarctic Party on their return from the South Pole... Tuesday, 11th March, 1930', given by the Otago Harbour Board, (164 x 106mm.), printed in blue with the crossed flags on the first page in blue and red.
[And:]
A paper cup (97mm. high), the outside printed in blue with 'Byrd's Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole 1928' surrounded by scenes from the expedition, including a three-engined aircraft in which Byrd was to make his historic flight to the Pole. (3)