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Churchill, Winston S.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Two typed letters signed, regarding the British North Greenland Expedition (1952-54)
- paper
the first to Commander C.J.W. (Jim) Simpson, on the departure of the British North Greenland Expedition ("...You and the young men who are with you have embarked on a daring mission. The conception and purpose of your enterprise will appeal to the hearts of your fellow-countrymen..."); the second to Admiral Sir Algernon Willis, asking him to forward the message to Simpson and to be kept informed of the expedition's progress, 2 pages, 4to, 10 Downing Street, 3-4 July 1952, hole-punch in upper left corners not affecting text
With a COMPASS, once belonging to Commander Simpson and thought to have been taken on the North Greenland Expedition, issued by the U.S. Corps of Engineers
Simpson, C.J.W. The British North Greenland Expedition [illustrated with maps and photographic plates; pp. 274-289 of The Geographical Journal, Volume CXXI, Part 3, London: Royal Geographical Society, Sept. 1955, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, printed blue wrappers]
With a COMPASS, once belonging to Commander Simpson and thought to have been taken on the North Greenland Expedition, issued by the U.S. Corps of Engineers
Simpson, C.J.W. The British North Greenland Expedition [illustrated with maps and photographic plates; pp. 274-289 of The Geographical Journal, Volume CXXI, Part 3, London: Royal Geographical Society, Sept. 1955, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, printed blue wrappers]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
Simpson (1911-2002) led the British North Greenland Expedition, which spent two years, from 1952 to 1954, in the ice sheets of North Greenland and the mountains of Queen Louise Land. The group explored this remote and inaccessible region, and tested the performance of military machinery under extreme conditions. Churchill was vice-Patron of this important expedition that aimed to restore the Royal Navy's proud tradition of Polar exploration.