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Antarctica continued...

1901 ROBERT SCOTT EXPEDITION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1661 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901 crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand by Robert Scott himself to a Mrs. Wilson Noble in England, franked1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand by Robert Scott himself to a Mrs. Wilson Noble in England, franked with a NZ 1p "Universal" and a superbly margined example of the "National Antarctic Expedition" engraved vignette in deep blue, which has had the ship's name Discovery inserted in manuscript in the circle part of the design, the NZ stamp tied the Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse and a Guildford arrival c.d.s.; accompanied by original three page letter written by Commander Scott, datelined "Winter Headquarters/Feb 11th 1903," whose interesting contents include "...the season is disappointing us, the ice refuses to break away as it did last year and I have to make preparation for another winter, arrange stores with the relief ship and prepare many dispatches in order to get her away before there is any chance of her being frozen in..."; very fine, a marvelous cover and rare letter, perfect for exhibition. (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1662 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901 crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand by Robert Scott himself to Admiral A.B. Markham in London, franked1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand by Robert Scott himself to Admiral A.B. Markham in London, franked with two NZ 1p "Universal" and tied the Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse, Sheerness transit and and a London arrival c.d.s. as well; accompanied by a remarkable four page letter (unknown number of additional pages are missing) written by Commander Scott, datelined "At Sea/Sept 16th," and is actually addressing Mrs. Markham, and whose passages include "...I am conscious of many failures in recognizing and acknowledging the work of those who laboured in the cause of the expedition...and we have had a fairly favourable voyage so far but not nearly enough wind."; back flap tear to cover and with some minor soiling, letter itself is very fine. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1663 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901 crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to a Miss Koettlitz in England, from her father who was the ships1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to a Miss Koettlitz in England, from her father who was the ship's doctor on the Discovery, franked with NZ 1p "Universal" and a superbly margined example of the "National Antarctic Expedition" engraved vignette in deep blue, both cancelled by the Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse and a Dover arrival c.d.s., some really trivial soiling, very fine and handsome. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1664 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901 crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to a Mrs. Sexton in England, written in the hand of Dr. Thoams Ver1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to a Mrs. Sexton in England, written in the hand of Dr. Thoams Vere Hodgson, Director of the Marine Biological Association Laboratory, Plymouth and who was a biologist on the First Expedition, franked with two NZ 1p "Universal" and a superbly margined example of the "National Antarctic Expedition" engraved vignette in deep blue, all three tied the Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse and a Plymouth arrival c.d.s., some minor soiling (primarily around vignette), still very fine; a rare and important new discovery cover. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1665 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901 crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to Mrs. Hodgson in England, written in the hand of Dr. Thoams Vere1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, March 25, 1902 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to Mrs. Hodgson in England, written in the hand of Dr. Thoams Vere Hodgson, Director of the Marine Biological Association Laboratory, Plymouth and who was a biologist on the First Expedition, franked with a pair of NZ 1p "Universal" and a superbly margined example of the "National Antarctic Expedition" engraved vignette in deep blue, the NZ pair tied the Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse and a Birmingham arrival c.d.s., some minor soiling, still very fine; this and the previous cover are from a relatively recent new find. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
1666 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, May 5, 1902 expedition envelope bearing the circular blue cachet National Antarctic ExpeditionS.Y. Mourning on the reverse, from New Zealand and addressed to Sir C.R. Markham in England, franked1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, May 5, 1902 expedition envelope bearing the circular blue cachet "National Antarctic Expedition/S.Y. 'Mourning'" on the reverse, from New Zealand and addressed to Sir C.R. Markham in England, franked with NZ 1p "Universal" and is tied by Christchurch triple-ring c.d.s., back flap tear and cachet "die cuts" flap a bit, fine and a very scarce marking from the S.Y. Mourning which was the relief ship which had arrived at Lyttelton in March. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1667 p   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, a superbly margined example of the National Antarctic Expedition engraved vignette in deep blue, which has had the ships name Discovery inserted in manuscript in the circle part of the design,1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, a superbly margined example of the "National Antarctic Expedition" engraved vignette in deep blue, which has had the ship's name Discovery inserted in manuscript in the circle part of the design, tied to small piece along with two NZ 1p "Universal" adhesives by March 25, 1903 Lyttleton squared circle pmks., very fine and rare, particularly with the insertion of the ship's name. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1668 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, April 2, 1904 expedition envelope, with blue engraved Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901 crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to Sir Clements R. Markham in England, Markham being the principle1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, April 2, 1904 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to Sir Clements R. Markham in England, Markham being the principle patron of the Expedition, franked with NZ 1p "Universal" which is tied by Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse and a London arrival c.d.s., very fine and choice. March 25, 1903 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to a Mrs. Markham (Admiral Markham's wife) in England, franked with NZ 1p "Universal" which is tied by Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse and a Sheerness arrival c.d.s.; accompanied by original note enclosure on Expedition note paper datelined "Winter Quarters/22 Feb 1903" and is written by Lt. R.M. Skelton, the Engineer of the Expedition, in which he states "...We are in very comfortable & safe Winter Quarters, but naturally a little disappointed at not getting out this year;" the cover with a small stain and a little roughly opened at top, the letter itself is very fine. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1669 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, April 2, 1904 expedition envelope, with blue engraved Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901 crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to Sir Clements R. Markham in England, Markham being the principle1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, April 2, 1904 expedition envelope, with blue engraved "Discovery Antarctic Expedition 1901" crest on reverse, sent from New Zealand to Sir Clements R. Markham in England, Markham being the principle patron of the Expedition, franked with NZ 1p "Universal" which is tied by Lyttelton squared circle cancellation of dispatch, Christchurch transit mark on reverse and a London arrival c.d.s., very fine and choice. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1670 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, an excellent group of nine different picture post cards all related to this expedition, several of which depict the Discovery ship in port (four of which are real photo cards and are quite scarce1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, an excellent group of nine different picture post cards all related to this expedition, several of which depict the Discovery ship in port (four of which are real photo cards and are quite scarce), two cards written on board the H.M.S. Mourning in 1903, the relief ship of the expedition, and we also note a very scarce Wrench's "Links of the Empire" card depicting a polar bear looking towards a Union Jack , with the Discovery ship special circular cachet, used from New Zealand to England, all very fine. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1671 c   1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, handsome group of four different Wrenchs Links of Empire post cards of the expedition, one picturing Commander Scott and the Discovery, another of a polar bear investigating the Union Jack fla1901-04 British National Antarctic Expedition, handsome group of four different Wrench's "Links of Empire" post cards of the expedition, one picturing Commander Scott and the Discovery, another of a polar bear investigating the Union Jack flag at the Pole, a third showing the main deck of the ship, and finally a fourth showing explorers pulling a sled of supplies, all four bear "Antarctic/Expdn./1901/S.S. Discovery" circular handstamp cachets on the picture side, and all are used in 1901 or 1904, a very fine and lovely quartet of very scarce cards from this expedition. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
1672 SCOTTISH EXPEDITION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1672 c   1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, July 26, 1903 cover with colored badge of the expedition on back flap, addressed to Scotland by Alistair Ross, the taxidermist and member of the summer party at the South Orkneys, franked with Falkl1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, July 26, 1903 cover with colored badge of the expedition on back flap, addressed to Scotland by Alistair Ross, the taxidermist and member of the summer party at the South Orkneys, franked with Falkland Islands 1p Victoria (bottom sheet-margin single, oxidized) and tied by double ring "Falkland Islands/ Jy 26/03" c.d.s., very fine and scarce. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
1673 c   1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, February 20, 1904 cover with colored badge of the expedition on back flap, posted to Scotland and franked with two Falkland Island 12p Victoria adhesives which are tied by the extremely rare Orcad1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, February 20, 1904 cover with colored badge of the expedition on back flap, posted to Scotland and franked with two Falkland Island 1/2p Victoria adhesives which are tied by the extremely rare "Orcados Del Sud/20 Feb 1904/Distrito 24 (Gallegos)" violet postmark, excellent strike on an especially clean cover, very fine; a highly desirable rarity from this expedition. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1674 c   1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1904 picture post card of Panorama of Ushuaia, sent by Captain Thomas Robertson of the Scotia from the Falkland Islands with 1p Victoria tied by double ring Falkland IslandsFe 2404 c.d.s.,1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1904 picture post card of "Panorama of Ushuaia", sent by Captain Thomas Robertson of the Scotia from the Falkland Islands with 1p Victoria tied by double ring "Falkland Islands/Fe 24/04" c.d.s., which an additional strike ties a pair of Argentinean adhesives as well (affixed over edge of card), note mentions the ship, which was en route to Buenos Aires and being from the first vessel to explore the Wendell Sea, very fine; a wonderful and rare item. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1675 c   1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, January 1, 1905 real photographic post card to Buenos Aires bearing, on the picture side, an Argentina 1899 1c (affixed around the top right corner) and tied by an excellent strike of the rare Orca1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, January 1, 1905 real photographic post card to Buenos Aires bearing, on the picture side, an Argentina 1899 1c (affixed around the top right corner) and tied by an excellent strike of the rare "Orcados Del Sud/1 Ene 1905/Distrito 24 (Gallegos)" violet postmark, showing signatures of seven members of the crew alongside, a very fine and exceedingly rare card. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction
1676 c   1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, small specialized group of interesting pieces from this lesser known expedition, includes six picture post cards (several of which are used, including a rare real picture of the Scotia tipped o1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, small specialized group of interesting pieces from this lesser known expedition, includes six picture post cards (several of which are used, including a rare real picture of the Scotia "tipped on" to the card), a piece of crested notepaper from the ship with notations of nautical locations on various dates, as well as an Argentina 5c stamped envelope addressed to Dr. W.S. Bruce aboard the Scotia, plus one other item, nine pieces in all, fine or better. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction
1903 ARGENTINE EXPEDITION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1677 c   1903 Argentine Rescue Expedition of the Antarctic, series of six Recuerdo de la Expedicion Argentina picture post cards illustrating the sinking of the Swedish Expedition ship Antarctic and a different member of the rescue crew, each bear1903 Argentine Rescue Expedition of the "Antarctic", series of six "Recuerdo de la Expedicion Argentina" picture post cards illustrating the sinking of the Swedish Expedition ship Antarctic and a different member of the rescue crew, each bearing Argentina 1899 5c adhesive on picture side and signed by the respective member of the crew; also two "Recuerdo de la Expedicion Polar Argentina" picture post cards (illustrating the crew and the rescue ship), both similarly franked and with signatures of the crew; plus an unused card in claret illustrating the rescue ship and inset with a map, a marvelous group of cards from this rescue mission. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1903 SWEDISH RESCUE EXPEDITION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1678 c   1903 Swedish Antarctic Rescue Expedition,1903 picture post card showing Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, sent from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, bearing Argentina 1899 5c adhesive, with rare blue straight line Antarktiska Undsattingsexpeditionen hands1903 Swedish "Antarctic" Rescue Expedition,1903 picture post card showing Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, sent from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, bearing Argentina 1899 5c adhesive, with rare blue straight line "Antarktiska Undsattingsexpeditionen" handstamp on the picture side, very fine. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
1679 c   1903 Swedish Antarctic Rescue Expedition, 1903 picture post card showing Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego (different view from the previous lot), sent from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, bearing Argentina 1899 5c adhesive, with rare blue straight line An1903 Swedish "Antarctic" Rescue Expedition, 1903 picture post card showing Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego (different view from the previous lot), sent from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, bearing Argentina 1899 5c adhesive, with rare blue straight line "Antarktiska Undsattingsexpeditionen" handstamp on the picture side, very fine. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1680 c   1903 Swedish Antarctic Rescue Expedition, 1903 picture post card showing natives in fishing boat in Tierra del Fuego, sent from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, bearing Argentina 1899 5c adhesive, with rare blue straight line Antarktiska Undsattingsex1903 Swedish "Antarctic" Rescue Expedition, 1903 picture post card showing natives in fishing boat in Tierra del Fuego, sent from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, bearing Argentina 1899 5c adhesive, with rare blue straight line "Antarktiska Undsattingsexpeditionen" handstamp on the picture side, very fine. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

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