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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
Auction currency
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There are 450 lots within this auction
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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,
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.
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.
950 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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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,
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
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
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
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
3,200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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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
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
750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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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
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
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:,
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.
1,700 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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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
450 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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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,
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
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
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
400 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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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
350 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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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,
35 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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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:,
1,400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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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.
10,500 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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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.
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'
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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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.
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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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',
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,
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 &
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
650 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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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:.
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,
480 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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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
1,200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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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
500 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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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)
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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(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':
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,
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).
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
1,400 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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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
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A collection of miscellaneous ephemera relating to F E C Davies:,
1,600 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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