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Scott, Robert Falcon--British Antarctic Expedition (Terra Nova), 1910-1913
Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Prospectus for the Antarctic Expedition of 1909, together with a typed letter signed by Scott to Miss A.C.T. Ward with a receipt for her subscription
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[Scott, Robert Falcon] Antarctic Expedition for 1910 [title on upper wrapper]. (London: Printed by Spottiswoode and Co., [1909]), [8pp.], 4to (242 x 187mm.), half-page map and two photographic illustrations in the text, text dated 'September 15, 1909', original wrappers, horizontal crease (from folding)
WITH:
Typed letter on British Antarctic Expedition, 1910 headed paper, SIGNED BY SCOTT, addressed to A.C.T. Ward Esq. [sic], Peterhouse Lodge, Cambridge, acknowledging the subscription of £5 towards the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910, with an autograph post-script signed by Scott "will you accept my personal thanks for your help & good wishes. I wish I had time to express my appreciation more fully". Scott has crossed out the typed "Esq." and added "Miss", apologising "I am in the North & my secretary gives you esquire!! R.S."; together with an attached receipt, stamped and dated 2 February 1910
WITH:
Typed letter on British Antarctic Expedition, 1910 headed paper, SIGNED BY SCOTT, addressed to A.C.T. Ward Esq. [sic], Peterhouse Lodge, Cambridge, acknowledging the subscription of £5 towards the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910, with an autograph post-script signed by Scott "will you accept my personal thanks for your help & good wishes. I wish I had time to express my appreciation more fully". Scott has crossed out the typed "Esq." and added "Miss", apologising "I am in the North & my secretary gives you esquire!! R.S."; together with an attached receipt, stamped and dated 2 February 1910
Literature
The prospectus not in Rosove, Spence or Taurus Collection
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
A VERY RARE PROSPECTUS FOR SCOTT'S 1910 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION, which states "The main object of this Expedition is to reach the South Pole, and to secure for the British Empire the honour of that achievement." The prospectus includes a map showing the geographical discoveries of recent British expeditions, photographic illustrations of 'Motor sledge, March 10, 1909, mounting Snowslope 1 in 4½ ', and 'Manchurian ponies', and has paragraphs headed 'The Geographical Situation', 'Plans for a Prolonged Southern Journey', 'Scientific Objects of the Expedition', and 'Extent of the Expedition'.
The subscriber Miss Ward was the daughter of Sir Adolphus Ward, Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge.