Christie’s Exploration & Travel Auction Catalogue – The Scott Relics
Author(s):
[Antarctic/Arctic]
Copyright: 1999, 17 Sept, UK
Specifications: 1st, 4to, pp.165-313, 79 (1 fldg) color & 51 bw (4 fldg) photos, wraps
Condition: entire issue, corners bumped, very good
This was a widely anticipated auction featuring a number of fantastic items related to Capt. Scott. The most intriguing were 31 lots all from a small suitcase labeled ‘SCOTT/Personal Relics’. Other items relate to Franklin, Nansen, Nordenskjöld, Ponting, Shackleton, and others, comprising 123 lots. The photos and descriptive text of items actually used during these explorers’ journeys make these catalogues a desirable item. A great reference to unique items. Includes prices realized.