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English Explorer Constantine John Phipps ALS

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English Explorer Constantine John Phipps ALS
<B>English Explorer Constantine John Phipps, 2nd Baron Mulgrave, Autograph Letter Signed "<I>Mulgrave</B></I>",</B></I> 1 page, 7.25" x 8.75", "<I>Near Whitby</B></I>", Sept. 9, 1789, seeking an appointment for the relative of a friend. In part: "<I>...I would apply to you to recommend his Relative Mr. Ed</B></I> ward <I> Barry for an ensigncy in one of the Kings Regiments in India...</B></I>" Usual mail folds and light soiling. <BR><BR>Phipps sailed towards the North Pole in 1773 with two ships and a crew that included a young Horatio Nelson. Phipps would record this journey in his book <I>A Voyage Towards the North Pole...</B></I> <I>From the collection of Henry E. Luhrs</B></I> <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)