December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2012
Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott typed letter signed with autograph note signed as Captain of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910. He signs the letter on official letterhead, ''R Scott''. Dated 6 May 1910, it acknowledges a financial donation toward the doomed Terra Nova expedition by one Marjorie S. Sulivan. Scott adds a rare, handwritten, initialed postscript that reads in full: ''Thank you very much / It is very kind of you / I have made this / collection / R.S.'' Single page letter measures 8'' x 10''. Toning, creasing, and a small stain to left side. Two small chips to upper left, else near fine.
Robert Falcon Scott Twice Signed Letter Re: His Ill-Fated Antarctic Expedition -- ''...sincere gratitude for your patriotic support...of the Expedition...'' -- With Handwritten Postscript -- 1910
Click above for larger image.