Lot 152
Peary Robert 1856 - 1920 Two signed letters! Peary is going to Europe at the invitation of "Geographical Societies, to address them upon my discovery of the North Pole..." and to accept honors and medals which he lists
Typed Letter Signed "Peary", 1p, 8" x 10". On R.M.S. "Mauretania" stationery June 17, 1910. To Sen. W.M. Crane, Washington, D.C. Tears at edges and flaw in blank area not near text or signature. Very good condition.
In full "I enclose for your information a letter which I have sent to our Ambassadors in London, Berlin, Vienna and Rome. In regard to the honors noted in that letter, I have also been awarded the Gold Medal of the Swiss Geographical Society of Geneva (their highest honor), but the Medal has not yet been presented to me, owing to my inability to include Geneva in my itinerary. Hoping to have the pleasure of seeing you soon, I am, as always, Yours sincerely."
Present is the carbon TLS "(signed) R E Peary" in pencil, 4pp, 8" x 10". On lightweight paper. The first page, upper left corner missing, is on "Mauretania" stationery. Minor flaws. Good condition.
Two words penciled in text by Peary: "Geographical" and "hotel." In part, "My sole and primary object in making a European trip this spring, has been to accept the complimentary invitations of various Geographical Societies, to address them upon my discovery of the North Pole. I have received invitations from organizations of that character, as follows..." 17 are listed; he accepted 11. Peary lists 11 honors he has received including six gold medals, a trophy, and the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Edinburgh University.
Because of "erroneous impressions," Peary adds "my trip has been in no sense of the word a money-making affair - it has perhaps made something of an addition to our national prestige - there has been the strongest note of tribute to the work as a national accomplishment of the United States..."
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