$523
Pigeon Section of the Signal Corps, World War I-era Archive. Material related to the U.S. Army's use of homing pigeons for military intelligence during the first World War, including five 8 x 10 in. black-and-white portraits of birds, with their names and biographical notes written by hand on the versos of each; a signed photograph of Oscar W. Opsann judging the record homing pigeons at the national pigeon show in 1920; several letters from British, Virginia, and New York flying clubs concerning homing pigeons; and military documents of Charles Montross (1879-1943), the officer who worked with the birds during the war, including his birth certificate, military commissions, military reviews, several photographs, and the certificate of his cremation. Estimate $200-400 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
