[ Autographs ] RICHARD E. BYRD (1888 - 1957) American aviator and explorer, first to fly over the South Pole and established the base "Little America". T.L.S. "Byrd" with 20 line holograph postscript on Byrd Arctic Expedition letterhead, 2pp. 4to., [n.p.], Oct. 6, 1926 to a friend. Generally friendly content thanking the man for his hospitality during a visit to Syracuse, adding: "I am wondering if I could give you anything I carried with me on the flight of the JOSEPHINE FORD...as I have a few things left..." Very good.