1st MEN TO FLY OVER SOUTH POLE HOMECOMING BUTTON.
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Starting Bid:
$40.25
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #201 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1408 in auction 201
Item Description
The first Byrd Antarctic expedition took place 1928-1930 consisting of 2 ships and 3 airplanes. On Nov. 29, 1929 the famous flight over the South Pole was made by Byrd, pilot Bernt Balchen and co-pilot/radio man Harold June. They returned to America June 18, 1930 and this button was issued around that time for a homecoming celebration. Button features real photos of "R.E. Byrd" and "H.I. June" with surrounding text "Byrd's Antarctic Expedition/Bristol, R.I." No backpaper likely as issued. Noticeable stain primarily on the rim but some scattered spots around the photo area as well. Hake Book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example Explorers Section #18. Comes with Hake's COA. While just VG condition, we've seen only 2 or 3 of these over the decades. Also see early North Pole-related button for St. Louis Expo #806 and following related South Pole button.
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