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ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON L.S.

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ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON L.S.
<b>405. ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON </b>(1874 - 1922)<b> </b>British polar explorer who accompanied Scott in his attempt to achieve the South Pole, later he led another expedition which resulted in the destruction of his vessel by ice and an 800 mile voyage in an open help to seek help. Rare L.S. "<i>E. H. Shackleton</i>" on 1907 British Antarctic Expedition letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.d.], written upon Shackleton's ship, the S/Y NIMROD. In full: "<i>At the request of W. Robertson Secretary of the Post & Telegraph Department, I am sending you a letter bearing the stamp of this post office. E. H. Shackleton</i>". Some mat burn at margins, light toning otherwise and very good overall. In 1907-1909, Shackleton led the British Antarctic (Nimrod) Expedition. Shackleton's sledge expedition went within 97 miles of the South Pole, and during this expedition, the Victoria Land Plateau was claimed for Britain. Shackleton was knighted upon his return.<b> $400-600</b>