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 Lot 3981 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: british expedition 1910-13 - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: British Expedition 1910-13: “Last News/Back again in the Hutt/The pole is a certainty/Last news 160 miles from the Pole/The skiis a great success” a dramatic short message written and signed on expedition stationery by Tryggve Gran, Norwegian ski-expert, contained in large expedition envelope addressed to Dorothy Marshall in Wellington, some tonespotting and tears at top, franked by 1d. Dominion cancelled by Lyttelton Apr. 3 1912 squared circle. Also a photograph of Gran with Evans. Whilst Scott and the rest of the Southern party were on their journey to the Pole, Tryggve Gran accompanied the geological expedition led by T. Griffith Taylor to the Western mountains. In November 1912 Gran was part of the search party that found the tent containing the bodies of the Polar party and returned to the base at Cape Evans wearing Scott's skis, so that they at least might complete the journey. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: british expedition 1910-13 - regular issues |
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 Lot 3690 - falkland islands and antarctica falkland islands dependencies: graham land - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryFalkland Islands Dependencies: Graham Land: 1947 (Jan. 22) fronts only of two Army air letter forms W.3077 locally overprinted “FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPENDENCIES” in small and large type respectively, addressed by James Wordie at Hope Bay to family members in England, the former bearing Overprint 3d. and 6d., the latter with 1s., cancelled D1 c.d.s’s in blue. James Wordie, veteran of Shackleton's epic 1914 expedition, was one of the advisory committee of three appointed to oversee Operation Tabarin and subsequently visited the bases in the summer of 1946-47. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica falkland islands dependencies: graham land - regular issues |
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 Lot 4010 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: british imperial trans-antarctic expedition 1914-16 - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-16: 1914 (Dec. 5) envelope addressed by Thomas Orde-Lees, ski expert and storekeeper, to Geoffrey Howard, secretary of the Alpine Club in London, sent from South Georgia franked by Falklands 1d. cancelled by slightly indistinct SG2 c.d.s., with interesting enclosed four page letter on SY “Endurance” expedition letterhead dated “4.12.14”, in which he applies for membership to the Club as “If there are any mountains in our area of the Antarctic I shall climb them.” whilst explaining that he had been unable to climb Mount Paget on the island but had been forbidden by Shackleton. “This is the last letter I shall write for about 18 months as we are off for the polar ice tomorrow. You will note that Sir E’s letter is in my handwriting. He is an ideal & most lovable leader & will make good.” Captain Thomas Hans Orde-Lees of the Royal Marines was in charge of the motor-sledges that would have helped carry Shackleton's team across the continent. The “Endurance” departed South Georgia on Dec. 5 en route to the Weddell Sea and its final demise. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: british imperial trans-antarctic expedition 1914-16 - regular issues |
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 Lot 3856 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: early exploration - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Early Exploration: “CONTINENT MERIDIONAL/AUSTRALE OU/ANTARCTIQUE”, attractive early map (130 x 185mm, framed and glazed) by Allain Manesson Mallet, from "Description de L'Univers" Vol. V published in Paris by Thierry in 1683 (republished with German text in 1686), showing Australia according to Tasman's discoveries with an additional coast line between Australia and South Africa, and between South Africa and South America, indicated “TERRE AUSTRALE ET INCONNUE”. outlined in colour, minor water stain. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: early exploration - regular issues |
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 Lot 4097 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Feb. 6) legal sized envelope from the first mailing addressed to J.C. Mossop in Lincolnshire. with 1d. cancelled B3, scarce commercial item of mail. John Mossop was a specialist lawyer employed in the Admiralty's military branch for his expertise in international law. He has, together with the Foreign Office’s chief polar adviser, Dr. Brian Roberts, been credited with the selection of the “Tabarin” name (see “The Royal Navy and German Naval Disarmament 1942-47" by Chris Madsen and “Pink Ice: Britain and the South Atlantic Empire” by Klaus J. Dodds, p. 14). Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues |
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 Lot 3878 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: british national expedition 1901-04 - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: British National Expedition 1901-04: Rare photographic picture postcard of the “Discovery” rocking on her anchors “on Feby 16th 04 after two charges of gun cotton had been fired”, the message on picture side headed “Morning 1/04” and sent by Lt. William Colbeck from Port Stanley to his fiancée in Manchester franked by Falkland 1904-12 1d. tied by both July 19 1904 F.4B c.d.s. and Manchester Aug. 2 arrival. Lieutenant William Colbeck was captain of the “Morning” and had previously served in the British Antarctic Expedition of 1898–1900, having been invited by the Norwegian Carsten Borchgrevink, and taking charge of the expedition's magnetic observation work. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: british national expedition 1901-04 - regular issues |
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Lot 1425 - falkland islands and antarctica falkland islands: postcards - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryFalkland Islands: Postcards produced for Pacific Steam Navigation Company passenger liners between 1900 and 1915 and used in the vessels that provided mail, cargo and passenger services to the islands at that time, an extensive unused or used selection comprising Burley types PSNC 1-EE, PSNC 1-F, PSNC 1-G, PSNC 1-GG, PSNC 1-H, PSNC 2-A (3, two with inscription at foot omitted), 'Niki-Polychrom' PSNC 3-A, PSNC 3-B, PSNC 3-C, PSNC 3-D, PSNC 3-F, PSNC 3-H, PSNC 3-J, PSNC 3-K, PSNC 3-L, PSNC 3-M, PSNC 3-N, PSNC 3-O, PSNC 3-Q, PSNC 3-R, PSNC 4-A, PSNC 4-AA, PSNC 4-B, PSNC 4-D, PSNC 4-E, PSNC 4-F, Pacific Line 1909 PSNC 5-A (2), The Pacific Steam Navigation Company PSNC 6-AA, PSNC 6-CC, PSNC 6-D, PSNC 6-DD, PSNC 8-AAA, PSNC 8-BB, also Orient Line card showing the "Ortona" and later P.S.N. Co. "S.S." series photographic cards showing the "Orcoma", "Orduña", "Oriana", "Orita" (2, one with smaller inscription) and "Ortega", fair to fine. (44 items) Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica falkland islands: postcards |
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 Lot 4137 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Georgia: 1944 (Feb. 24) legal sized envelope addressed to J.C. Mossop in Lincolnshire, franked 1d. tied by neat SG5 c.d.s. with Holbeach June 24 arrival below, part address erased and other minor faults but very scarce. John Mossop was a specialist lawyer employed in the Admiralty's military branch for his expertise in international law. He has, together with the Foreign Office’s chief polar adviser, Dr. Brian Roberts, been credited with the selection of the “Tabarin” name (see “The Royal Navy and German Naval Disarmament 1942-47" by Chris Madsen and “Pink Ice: Britain and the South Atlantic Empire” by Klaus J. Dodds, p. 14). On this day the “Fitzroy” called at Grytviken during its return to Port Stanley and a few covers were serviced, well ahead of the official date of issue - April 3. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
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 Lot 3931 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: french expedition 1908-10 - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: French Expedition 1908-10: 1908 Rare expedition label in blue inscribed "POLE SUD - EXPEDITION CHARCOT/POURQUOI PAS" affixed to picture postcard from Charcot's earlier 1903-05 expedition with two punched holes at left (as noted on a similar card addressed to the Beaulieu family), addressed to Punta Arenas with Christmas greeting from the South Shetlands inscribed "Ile Déception/24 Déc 1908" by Ernest Gourdon, geologist and glaciologist on both Charcot expeditions. The card carried to Punta Arenas on the whaling factory ship “Gobernador Bories” where apparently accepted as postage and tied by Punta Arenas Mar. 24 1909 double ring c.d.s. A fine item of the greatest rarity. Wharton FA-6. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: french expedition 1908-10 - regular issues |
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Lot 1439 - falkland islands and antarctica falkland islands: cancellations and covers - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryFalkland Islands: Pacific Steam Navigation Company vessel "Orissa", a selection on leaves and loose, incl. carried items with 1911 incoming mourning cover from Dumfries to Johnson's Harbour, cards incl. PSNC 1-F, ephemera with 1911 Liverpool-Callao passenger list, luggage labels. (11 items) Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica falkland islands: cancellations and covers |
