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An Important Collection of British Antarctic ‘Terra Nova’ Expedition archive material of Francis Davies & Maritime Auction - 19th October 2021
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An Important Collection of British Antarctic ‘Terra Nova’ Expedition archive material of Francis Davies & Maritime Auction - 19th October 2021

Auction dates
19 Oct 2021 10:00 BST
Lots: 1-447
Viewing dates
15 Oct 2021 09:00 - 17:15 BST
16 Oct 2021 09:00 - 12:00 BST
18 Oct 2021 09:00 - 17:15 BST
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Two Penguin eggs collected as samples during the British Antarctic Expedition 1910:,
Lot 1
Two Penguin eggs collected as samples during the British Antarctic Expedition 1910:,
2,200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Leptonychotes weddellii (Weddell Seal) seal pup embryo mounted and preserved in a kilner jar,
Lot 2
Leptonychotes weddellii (Weddell Seal) seal pup embryo mounted and preserved in a kilner jar,
2,300 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A large specimen of lava from Mt Erebus recovered on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910:, 23cm.
Lot 3
A large specimen of lava from Mt Erebus recovered on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910:, 23cm.
1,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A small specimen of lava from Mt Erebus:, 18cm. long and one other smaller specimen.
Lot 4
A small specimen of lava from Mt Erebus:, 18cm. long and one other smaller specimen.
950 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of granite specimens: comprising two large examples and several smaller.
Lot 5
A collection of granite specimens: comprising two large examples and several smaller.
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver plated spoon for the RYS 'Terra Nova' British Antarctic Expedition 1910 by Walker & Hall,
Lot 6
A silver plated spoon for the RYS 'Terra Nova' British Antarctic Expedition 1910 by Walker & Hall,
1,000 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A pewter lidded drum mustard pot from RYS ' Terra Nova' British Antarctic Expedition 1910 by Walker
Lot 7
A pewter lidded drum mustard pot from RYS ' Terra Nova' British Antarctic Expedition 1910 by Walker
2,100 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A pair of handmade stitched brown two piece leather snow goggles used by F E C Davies aboard the
Lot 8
A pair of handmade stitched brown two piece leather snow goggles used by F E C Davies aboard the
3,300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An RYS Terra Nova embroidered cloth cap badge together with four gilt RYS Terra Nova uniform
Lot 9
An RYS Terra Nova embroidered cloth cap badge together with four gilt RYS Terra Nova uniform
2,600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A copy of 'The Indexed New Testament' with gilt stamped black leather binding 'Antarctic Expedition
Lot 10
A copy of 'The Indexed New Testament' with gilt stamped black leather binding 'Antarctic Expedition
3,200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A mounted photograph of visitors aboard RYS Terra Nova:,
Lot 11
A mounted photograph of visitors aboard RYS Terra Nova:,
2,200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A mounted photograph of RYS Terra Nova under tow inscribed to border 'SY Terra Nova arrival from
Lot 12
A mounted photograph of RYS Terra Nova under tow inscribed to border 'SY Terra Nova arrival from
1,100 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A signed full length photograph portrait of Expedition member Edward Evans in Royal Navy Uniform by
Lot 13
A signed full length photograph portrait of Expedition member Edward Evans in Royal Navy Uniform by
750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A signed full length photograph of the expedition dog handler Demetri Geroff:,
Lot 14
A signed full length photograph of the expedition dog handler Demetri Geroff:,
2,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Carte de Visite three quarter length portrait photograph of Peter Davies (son of F E Davies) in
Lot 15
A Carte de Visite three quarter length portrait photograph of Peter Davies (son of F E Davies) in
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A black and white oval half-length studio portrait photograph of F E Davies: signed 'Frank' in blue
Lot 16
A black and white oval half-length studio portrait photograph of F E Davies: signed 'Frank' in blue
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A full length studio portrait of F E Davies in Royal Navy uniform by Cooke of Plymouth:,
Lot 17
A full length studio portrait of F E Davies in Royal Navy uniform by Cooke of Plymouth:,
400 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large photogravure print of F E Davies: in seal skins with an expedition mule, 40cm x 50.2cm.
Lot 18
A large photogravure print of F E Davies: in seal skins with an expedition mule, 40cm x 50.2cm.
1,700 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A mounted photograph of the crew of RYS Terra Nova, British Antarctic Expedition 1910:,
Lot 19
A mounted photograph of the crew of RYS Terra Nova, British Antarctic Expedition 1910:,
3,800 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A framed half-length photogravure portrait of Captain L E G Oates after the original by G Lekegain
Lot 20
A framed half-length photogravure portrait of Captain L E G Oates after the original by G Lekegain
450 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two handmade Antarctic pen, ink and card dioramas constructed by F E Davies:,
Lot 21
Two handmade Antarctic pen, ink and card dioramas constructed by F E Davies:,
3,500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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Two handmade greeting cards by Frank Davies, pen ink and watercolour,
Lot 22
Two handmade greeting cards by Frank Davies, pen ink and watercolour,
1,600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A typed single sheet itinerary/timetable for the British Antarctic Expedition movement of RYS Terra
Lot 23
A typed single sheet itinerary/timetable for the British Antarctic Expedition movement of RYS Terra
2,400 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A handwritten note on card to RYS Terra Nova crew members George Abbot and Frank Davies dated 'Nov
Lot 24
A handwritten note on card to RYS Terra Nova crew members George Abbot and Frank Davies dated 'Nov
1,600 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A British Antarctic Expedition envelope to Mr F Davies Nicholls Farm address: with 'Brit Antarctic
Lot 25
A British Antarctic Expedition envelope to Mr F Davies Nicholls Farm address: with 'Brit Antarctic
400 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Captain Lawrence Edward Grace Oates RN (1880-1912) a signed copy of Erskine Childers 'German
Lot 26
Captain Lawrence Edward Grace Oates RN (1880-1912) a signed copy of Erskine Childers 'German
1,700 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two British Antarctic Expedition envelopes to Frank Davies dated August 1913 to the Saltram Villas
Lot 27
Two British Antarctic Expedition envelopes to Frank Davies dated August 1913 to the Saltram Villas
350 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A letter from Harry Pennell on HMS Duke of Edinburgh letterhead: discussing the commissioning of
Lot 28
A letter from Harry Pennell on HMS Duke of Edinburgh letterhead: discussing the commissioning of
2,000 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A manuscript letter from Harry Pennell's mother Winifred, to Frank Davies: from Awliscombe,
Lot 29
A manuscript letter from Harry Pennell's mother Winifred, to Frank Davies: from Awliscombe,
35 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Edward Leicester Atkinson (1881-1929) RYS Terra Nova surgeon/parasitologist,
Lot 30
Edward Leicester Atkinson (1881-1929) RYS Terra Nova surgeon/parasitologist,
2,200 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A group of nine letters from Harry Pennell and family members circa 1910 to FEC Davies:,
Lot 31
A group of nine letters from Harry Pennell and family members circa 1910 to FEC Davies:,
1,400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Two linen backed unused charts 'Antarctic Ocean' Sheet III and Sheet IV,
Lot 32
Two linen backed unused charts 'Antarctic Ocean' Sheet III and Sheet IV,
1,300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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British Antarctic Expedition 1910.
Lot 33
British Antarctic Expedition 1910.
10,500 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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British Antarctic Expedition 1910.
Lot 34
British Antarctic Expedition 1910.
17,000 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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An Admiralty published chart 'Antarctic Ocean Sheet VIII':, 69cm. x 100cm.
Lot 35
An Admiralty published chart 'Antarctic Ocean Sheet VIII':, 69cm. x 100cm.
1,400 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Admiralty published chart 'New Zealand South Island-North Coast Admiralty Bay and current basin'
Lot 36
An Admiralty published chart 'New Zealand South Island-North Coast Admiralty Bay and current basin'
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Admiralty published chart 'South Polar Chart':, circa 1914, 69cm. x 100cm.
Lot 37
An Admiralty published chart 'South Polar Chart':, circa 1914, 69cm. x 100cm.
1,700 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Admiralty published chart 'Anchorages on and off the North Coast (New Zealand)': 48.5 x67cm.
Lot 38
An Admiralty published chart 'Anchorages on and off the North Coast (New Zealand)': 48.5 x67cm.
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large blue print for the 'General Arrangement 'Terra Nova':, Scale ¼=1 Foot',
Lot 39
A large blue print for the 'General Arrangement 'Terra Nova':, Scale ¼=1 Foot',
1,700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A blue print for the 'Rigging Arrangement 'Terra Nova',: Scale 1/8=1 Foot',
Lot 40
A blue print for the 'Rigging Arrangement 'Terra Nova',: Scale 1/8=1 Foot',
2,400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pencil drawing plan 'Special design ventilator as proposed to be applied to store hut,
Lot 41
A pencil drawing plan 'Special design ventilator as proposed to be applied to store hut,
1,100 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A hand drawn and annotated map of the South Pole (unknown cartographer) showing the Scott &
Lot 42
A hand drawn and annotated map of the South Pole (unknown cartographer) showing the Scott &
2,600 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A programme card for the 'Complimentary Dinner to the Members of the Crew of the Terra Nova and The
Lot 43
A programme card for the 'Complimentary Dinner to the Members of the Crew of the Terra Nova and The
650 GBP
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Two programmes for the 'City of Cardiff British Antarctic Expedition,
Lot 44
Two programmes for the 'City of Cardiff British Antarctic Expedition,
750 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Central Conservative Club, Cardiff Honorary membership card for Frank Davies:.
Lot 45
A Central Conservative Club, Cardiff Honorary membership card for Frank Davies:.
120 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A menu for the dinner held for the return of the British Antarctic (1910) Expedition to Cardiff,
Lot 46
A menu for the dinner held for the return of the British Antarctic (1910) Expedition to Cardiff,
480 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A section of 'The Weekly Press' February 1912,
Lot 47
A section of 'The Weekly Press' February 1912,
120 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Memorial Order of Service sheet for 'The members of the Antarctic Expedition 1911-1913 (sic)' The
Lot 48
A Memorial Order of Service sheet for 'The members of the Antarctic Expedition 1911-1913 (sic)' The
1,200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two theatre programmes for the Belgrave Electric Theatre, Belgrave Road,
Lot 49
Two theatre programmes for the Belgrave Electric Theatre, Belgrave Road,
420 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A small printed card invitation to Mr F Davies for the 'British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913
Lot 50
A small printed card invitation to Mr F Davies for the 'British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913
500 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A catalogue for 'The British Polar Exhibition' Central Hall Westminster, July 2nd to 15th 1930:.
Lot 51
A catalogue for 'The British Polar Exhibition' Central Hall Westminster, July 2nd to 15th 1930:.
650 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Royal Command Performance Souvenir programme and ticket for 'Scott of the Antarctic' (John Mills)
Lot 52
A Royal Command Performance Souvenir programme and ticket for 'Scott of the Antarctic' (John Mills)
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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(Agathis australis), Kauri Gum, a group of three specimens of various sizes:,
Lot 53
(Agathis australis), Kauri Gum, a group of three specimens of various sizes:,
2,400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Handwritten manuscript 'With Scott Before the Mast' by F E C Davies under the pseudonym 'Rudolf':
Lot 54
Handwritten manuscript 'With Scott Before the Mast' by F E C Davies under the pseudonym 'Rudolf':
3,200 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Commander John Hugh Mather DSO, VRD, RNVR (187-1957) British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913,
Lot 55
Commander John Hugh Mather DSO, VRD, RNVR (187-1957) British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913,
550 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A black and white photograph of the Terra Nova in Pack Ice:, 9 x 11cm (photographer unknown).
Lot 56
A black and white photograph of the Terra Nova in Pack Ice:, 9 x 11cm (photographer unknown).
260 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A photographic postcard of the Terra Nova in Port: with vignettes of an officer with a dog and
Lot 57
A photographic postcard of the Terra Nova in Port: with vignettes of an officer with a dog and
1,400 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A collection of newspaper cuttings relating to the British Antarctic Expedition 1910,
Lot 58
A collection of newspaper cuttings relating to the British Antarctic Expedition 1910,
140 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A card mounted sepia photograph of F E Davies and a group of unidentified RN officers: F E Davies
Lot 59
A card mounted sepia photograph of F E Davies and a group of unidentified RN officers: F E Davies
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A collection of miscellaneous ephemera relating to F E C Davies:,
Lot 60
A collection of miscellaneous ephemera relating to F E C Davies:,
1,600 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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