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Captain Robert Falcon Scott CVO (6 June 1868 – c. 29 March 1912) was a Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery expedition of 1901–1904 and the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition of 1910–1913. On the first expedition, he set a new southern record by marching to latitude 82°S and discovered the Antarctic Plateau, on which the South Pole is located. On the second venture, Scott led a party of five which reached the South Pole on 17 January 1912, less than five weeks after Amundsen’s South Pole expedition.

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Robert Falcon Scott Autograph Letter Signed. Sold for nearly $10,000.

Here are some items that our auction house, Nate D. Sanders (http://www.NateDSanders.com), has sold:

Robert Falcon Scott Autograph on a Typed Letter on “British Antarctic Expedition 1910” Stationery Asking New Zealand to Overturn Its Refusal to Allow James Mackintosh-Bell From Joining Expedition

Robert Falcon Scott autograph on a typed letter as Captain of the 1910 British Antarctic Expedition, now known as the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition. On official letterhead dated 7 January 1910, Scott asks Expedition Advisory Committee member Sir Archibald Geikie for his help in persuading the New Zealand government to allow geologist James Mackintosh-Bell to join the expedition. Mackintosh-Bell declined Scott’s offer to join the 1901-1904 British National Antarctic expedition (Discovery) and, when this letter was written, was director of the Geological Survey of New Zealand. Scott writes this two page letter, hoping “…to have a statement from some scientific authority that Mr. Mackintosh-Bell would be a valuable addition to the Expedition staff and possibly that his knowledge of the geology of New Zealand would especially qualify him for work in the Antarctic continent…” He signs, “R.F. Scott” as well as making two handwritten corrections in the typed text of the letter. The approach failed (and thus saving Mackintosh-Bell’s life), and Bell remained in his position until 1911, but the letter is typical of Scott’s proactive attempts to bolster the scientific expertise of the expedition. Two sheets, measuring 8″ x 10″, are stapled in upper corner. Light creasing and a few tiny stains, else near fine.  Sold for $4,353.

1901 Robert Falcon Scott Autograph Letter Signed — While “At Sea” on Discovery Expedition Letterhead

Famed Antarctic explorer, Robert Falcon Scott autograph letter signed “R.F. Scott” while on the Discovery Expedition. Scott datelines his letter “At Sea, 18 September”, just a month into the venture. Written on “Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901” stationery, Scott expresses thanks for the donation of a book to the Discovery ship’s on-board library. Likely sent to the book’s author Henry Sulivan, it reads in part: “…very tardy thanks for your present – of ‘The Life & Letters of Sir BJ Sulivan’ – They reached me at a very busy time on the eve of our departure…” British hydrographer and sailor Sir Bartholomew J. Sulivan’s biography is in fact included in the printed “Catalogue of Books of the Discovery 1901,” which indicates it was shelved in Lieutenant Armitage’s cabin. Scott was killed in 1912 on his sophomore expedition, Terra Nova, and letters by him, especially on adventure are very uncommon. 2pp. letter on card-style stationery measures approximately 4.5″ x 7″. Very good condition.  Sold for $3,873.

Robert Falcon Scott Autograph Signed Twice on a Letter Re: His Ill-Fated Antarctic Expedition — ”…sincere gratitude for your patriotic support…of the Expedition…” — With Handwritten Postscript — 1910

Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott autograph on a typed letter with a Robert Scott Falcon autograph note signed as Captain of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910. He signs the letter on official letterhead, ”R Scott”. Dated 6 May 1910, it acknowledges a financial donation toward the doomed Terra Nova expedition by one Marjorie S. Sulivan. Scott adds a rare, handwritten, initialed postscript that reads in full: ”Thank you very much / It is very kind of you / I have made this / collection / R.S.” Single page letter measures 8” x 10”. Toning, creasing, and a small stain to left side. Two small chips to upper left, else near fine.  Sold for $2,772.

Robert Falcon Scott Antarctic Explorer Signed Paper

Robert Falcon Scott signature. Scott, a British explorer and naval officer, led two expeditions to the South Pole between 1901 and 1912, and died on the return of the second expedition of starvation and freezing, along with his four-person crew. Signed and inscribed in black ink: “Yours ever / Robt. Scott” on a 2.5″ x 1.5″ card attached to 6.75″ x 8.75″ autograph album page. Very good condition with slight toning and foxing. Sold for $1,824.

Here are some other Antartic expedition related items:

Ernest Shackleton & Crew Signed “The Heart of the Antarctic. Being the Story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909” Limited to Just 300 Copies, This Being All Three Volumes — Scarce

Ernest Shackleton’s signed copy of “The Heart of the Antarctic. Being the Story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909, 3 volumes (including “The Antarctic Book Winter Quarters 1907-09”), limited to 300 copies (here #273), also with signatures of the entire Shore party. Photogravure frontispiece, numerous plates (including 6 etched plates by George Marston, 16 tipped-in color after George Marston, others mostly photographic), one folding panorama and three folding lithographed maps in pocket at the end of volume three, illustrations and diagrams in the text. In publisher’s vellum, blocked in gilt with design of two penguins and top edges gilt. Occasional light spotting and small tear on cover of volume two. Overall in very good to near fine condition, signed by the Nimrod Shore Party crew. Sold for $12,718.

Ernest Shackleton Signed Bill of Sale for the Nimrod

Bill of sale for the ship Nimrod, signed by Ernest Shackleton on 11 May 1911, after the successful completion of his Antarctic expedition aboard the ship. Customs and Board of Trade document lists the Nimrod as a 50-ton steam-ship. Shackleton sold her to Captain Rowland Webster, a tea and rubber planter, for 2200 pounds. Shackleton signs, “E H Shackleton” to bottom right. The British Imperial Antarctic Expedition, “Nimrod Expedition,” of 1907-1909, was the first under Shackleton’s leadership. Upon his return, Shackleton fitted Nimrod out “as a floating exhibition of expedition relics.” From entrance fees, he made the substantial sum of 2000 pounds, which he gave to charity. Measures 20″ x 15″. Framed to an overall size of 27.5″ x 23″. Creasing, else near fine. Sold for $12,619 as lot 78 in Bonhams 30 March 2012 sale. Sold for $10,116.

Rare 1910 Photograph From the Doomed Terra Nova Antarctic Expedition — by Herbert Ponting

Original Herbert Ponting silver gelatin photograph from the Terra Nova Antarctic expedition, which he documented for Robert Falcon Scott. Ponting, the expedition’s photographer and cinematographer, dates this photo 1910 and initials it “H.G.P.” He also hand-titles the photograph “In the Pack”, which features a ship docked in snow and ice. 7.25″ x 5.5″ photograph is matted to 14″ x 11″. Near fine. Sold for $2,100.

Mesmerizing Photograph Signed by Herbert Ponting During the 1910 Terra Nova Expedition in Antarctica — the Ship Confronts a Speared Iceberg Amidst Spectacular Beauty

Absolutely breathtaking signed silver gelatin photo by Herbert Ponting, the official photographer for the Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica led by Robert Falcon Scott, whose team would perish after reaching the South Pole in 1912. One of the few survivors who left before the final push to the the South Pole, Ponting captured this image at the Ross Island base camp, circa 1910. Photo is captioned “The ‘Terra Nova’ at Ross Island” and signed by Ponting at the lower right. 9.25″ x 7″ image is matted to a size of 14″ x 11″. Near fine. Sold for $1,500.

Ernest Shackleton Letter Signed From 1913 While Planning His Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition — “…I am shortly leaving for America…”

Explorer Ernest Shackleton typed letter signed from London on 30 October 1913, at which time he was in the final stages of planning his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, an epic voyage that would last three years with his crew barely surviving. Shackleton declines an invitation, as he was about to leave for America, “…I am sorry I shall be unable to address your Brotherhood. I am shortly leaving for America and am not likely to be in Scotland before I go…[signed] EH Shackleton”. Letter measures 8″ x 10″ on his letterhead with the telegraph address of “ANTEXPEDI, LONDON”. Folds and light smudging to signature, overall very good condition. Sold for $1,109.

Vintage 1911 Antarctic Photograph — Herbert Ponting Captures Antarctic Penguins on Mt. Erebus

Fantastic 1911 silver gelatin print of Antarctic penguins taken by Herbert Ponting, the official photographer and cinematographer for the doomed Terra Nova expedition. Ponting dates this photo 1911 and initials it “H.G.P.” He hand-titles it “Erebus”, for the volcanic mountain on Ross Island, where Terra Nova based its winter camp. The photo itself depicts five playful penguins. 7.25″ x 5.5″ photograph is matted to 14″ x 11″. Near fine. Sold for $734.

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