- 214
Markham, Clements.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two autograph letters signed, to Edgar Speyer
- ink on paper
the first advising him of planned "incompetent and ignorant" Admiralty interference in the Discovery expedition and asking for "about £4000" to avoid this and pay for the despatch of the relief ship and other expenses, with an accompanying summary breakdown of costs, the second PROVIDING A PERSONAL TESTIMONIAL FOR ERNEST SHACKLETON ("...accompanied Captain Scott on his memorable journeys to the south, and, having broken a blood vessel owing to his exertions ... had to be invalided out..."), 9 pages, 8vo, London and Hampshire, 20 June to 20 October 1903, some later pencil annotations by Lady Speyer, some dust staining; together with a later letter and telegram by Richard Byrd to Lady Speyer concerning Captain Scott's last letter to Speyer, 1934-38
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The philanthropist Edgar Speyer (see next lot) was an important supporter of British polar exploration. He provided the funds requested by Markham in 1903 - Scott named one of his discoveries Mount Speyer as a mark of gratitude. He also supported Scott's 1910 expedition and was the recipient of one of Scott's final letters (which was sold in 2012 for £135,000).