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Ernest Shackleton Signed Bill of Sale for the Nimrod -- the Ship That Successfully Took Him to the A

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Historical Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
Ernest Shackleton Signed Bill of Sale for the Nimrod -- the Ship That Successfully Took Him to the A

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Auction Date:2014 Jul 31 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Bill of sale for the ship Nimrod, signed by Ernest Shackleton on 11 May 1911, after the successful completion of his Antarctic expedition aboard the ship. Customs and Board of Trade document lists the Nimrod as a 50-ton steam-ship. Shackleton sold her to Captain Rowland Webster, a tea and rubber planter, for 2200 pounds. Shackleton signs, ''E H Shackleton'' to bottom right. The British Imperial Antarctic Expedition, ''Nimrod Expedition,'' of 1907-1909, was the first under Shackleton's leadership. Upon his return, Shackleton fitted Nimrod out ''as a floating exhibition of expedition relics.'' From entrance fees, he made the substantial sum of 2000 pounds, which he gave to charity. Measures 20'' x 15''. Framed to an overall size of 27.5'' x 23''. Creasing, else near fine. Recently sold for $12,619 as lot 78 in Bonhams 30 March 2012 sale.