Antarctica: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04: Wrench’s ‘Links of Empire’ postcard, Series 3, the set of four cards depicting Scott and the “Discovery” (with facsimile Scott signature), Route and deck of the “Discovery”, Explorers and sledge, Polar bear (in error) and British flag, each with “Discovery” handstamp and sent 1901 (Aug. 6), (Oct. 8), (Dec. 24), and 1904 (Apr. 25) respectively, the first two cards addressed by Ernest Shackleton and with his signature, one to his fiancŽe, Emily Dorman in London (redirected to Kent), the other (adhesive removed) to HŽlne Dorman, a few minor imperfections. Wharton DA-1 to DA-4. Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) was at this time third lieutenant on the “Discovery”, in charge of holds, stores, provisions and deep sea water analysis. Shackleton married the future Lady Shackleton on Apr. 9 1904. It is said that her solicitor father did not approve of the match and Shackleton “only signed up to win his bride. He wanted to impress her and it was the only way he could think of impressing her enough that she would marry him”. Photo. (Image1)

Antarctica: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04: Picture postcard of Papiloa Falls with short message, “SS Ventura/My dear Mimi/A postcard for your/collection from Samoa” written and signed by Ernest Shackleton to his fiancŽe, Emily Dorman, in London, sent from San Francisco May 27 1903 franked 5c., repaired tear. Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) had been third lieutenant on the “Discovery” and was returning to England after a period of convalescence in New Zealand. Shackleton married the future Lady Shackleton on Apr. 9 1904. It is said that her solicitor father did not approve of the match and Shackleton “only signed up to win his bride. He wanted to impress her and it was the only way he could think of impressing her enough that she would marry him”. Photo. (Image1)

Antarctica: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04: Oceanic Steamship Co. On board S.S. “Ventura” private mailing card with short message written and signed by Ernest Shackleton to his fiancŽe, Emily Dorman, in London, sent from San Francisco May 27 1903 franked 5c., repaired tear. Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) had been third lieutenant on the “Discovery” and was returning to England after a period of convalescence in New Zealand. Shackleton married the future Lady Shackleton on Apr. 9 1904. It is said that her solicitor father did not approve of the match and Shackleton “only signed up to win his bride. He wanted to impress her and it was the only way he could think of impressing her enough that she would marry him”. Photo. (Image1)

Antarctica: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04: Three picture postcards of Georgetown Loof, Colorado, The City & County Building, Salt Lake City, Utah and a humorous card from Denver of the ‘Rocky Mountain Canary’, each with short message written and signed by Ernest Shackleton to his fiancŽe, Emily Dorman, in London, all sent from Denver May 31 1903 franked 2c., minor imperfections. Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) had been third lieutenant on the “Discovery” and was returning to England after a period of convalescence in New Zealand. Shackleton married the future Lady Shackleton on Apr. 9 1904. It is said that her solicitor father did not approve of the match and Shackleton “only signed up to win his bride. He wanted to impress her and it was the only way he could think of impressing her enough that she would marry him”. Photo. (Image1)

Antarctica: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04: Hamburg-Amerika Linie “Deutschland” postcard with short message written and signed by Ernest Shackleton to his fiancŽe, Emily Dorman, in London, sent from New York June 5 1903 franked 1c. pair, a little soiled with worn corners. Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) had been third lieutenant on the “Discovery” and was returning to England after a period of convalescence in New Zealand. Shackleton married the future Lady Shackleton on Apr. 9 1904. It is said that her solicitor father did not approve of the match and Shackleton “only signed up to win his bride. He wanted to impress her and it was the only way he could think of impressing her enough that she would marry him”. Photo. (Image1)