RICHARD E. BYRD(1888 - 1957) American aviator and explorer, first to fly over the South Pole and established the base "Little America". His book on his aerial exploration of Antarctica: Little America, by Richard E. Byrd, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York: 1930, 416pp., hardcover, signed "R.E. Byrd" on the half-title, 74 illustrations and maps. Lacking dustjacket. Light wear to the blue boards, else very good.