Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: British Expedition 1910-13: Small expedition envelope addressed by expedition leader, Captain Robert Falcon Scott to Sir Clements Markham in London, franked by Victoria Land 1d. tied by fine Feb. 9 1911 expedition c.d.s. Sir Clements Markham, former President of the Royal Geographical Society, was the principal organiser of the National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–04 and launched Scott’s polar career. He had strongly supported the 1910 Expedition, assisting with fundraising and serving on the organising committee. Photo.
[Proposed price: £350-400]