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lot # 17 - antarctica 1901-04 discovery expedition - a fine collection of the stamps and postal history from the 1901-22 antarctic expeditions led by scott or shackleton.
1901 (Aug 6) Wrench’s ‘Links of Empire’ British National Antarctic Expedition postcard No. 1 depicting Captain Scott and the "Discovery" with the usual "ANTARCTIC / EXPDN 1901 / S.S DISCOVERY" cachet on the front, exceptionally addressed by Ernest Shackleton to E. Douglas in London and signed "EH Shackleton" on the front, posted from Cowes on the day the ship departed, franked 1⁄2d blue-green. These cards were usually mailed to subscribers from London on August 1st; this is the only such card we have recorded sent from Cowes or sent by an actual expedition member, and is exceptional signed by Shackleton. Photo on Page 7.
Suggested price: £ 800-1,000
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