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1910–13) and posthumously another clasp (bronze, Antarctic 1925–37). He is pictured in the group portrait “Crew of the ‘Terra Nova’”, facing page 2 in volume I of the present work. Scott’s Last Expedition is compiled from Scott’s diary during his ill-fated Terra Nova expedition (1910–1913), along with a series of reports by the expedition members. It is “undoubtedly the most widely known of all Antarctic expeditions and publications”, illustrated throughout from “the unrivalled photography of Herbert Ponting” (Taurus). “Scott kept his diary until 29 March 1912, the last – or nearly the last – day of his life . . . Scott’s eloquent prose propelled him into the realm of greatness despite his flaws. What Scott wrote at the end of his life was an inspiration in meeting death with supreme dignity, and his words entreat reading again and again. One does not have to wonder why it has gone through so many editions and printings: few stories of exploration touch the soul so deeply” (Rosove). 2 volumes, large octavo. Original dark blue combed cloth, spines and front covers lettered in gilt, top edges gilt. Photogravure frontispieces, 6 other photogravures from original sketches by Dr E. A. Wilson, 18 coloured plates, 16 from drawings by Wilson, and numerous plates from photographs taken by Herbert G. Ponting and other members of the expedition; 11 folding panoramas, 8 folding maps; title pages printed in red and black. Rubbing to extremities, touch of wear to spine ends and corners, a couple of tiny spots to joints, spines very lightly sunned, book blocks square, gilt bright, faint foxing to contents, front inner hinges of vol. I neatly repaired, later collector’s bookplate to volume II; a very good set. ¶ Books on Ice , 6.10; Howgego, III, S13; Rosove 290; Spence 1056; Taurus 77. £5,750 [151118]
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collection of the British Museum. The publisher enhanced the image with the addition of a facsimile signature. Photogravure (400 x 240 mm). Framed and glazed in the original stained oak frame with gilt sight-line. A couple of small dings to the frame and spots to image, overall very good. ¶ £1,650 [127826] 122 SCOTT, Robert Falcon. Scott’s Last Expedition. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1913 presentation copy from scott’s widow to a decorated crew member of terra nova First edition, first impression, presentation set with a wonderful association, inscribed in the year of publication on the front free endpaper of volume I by Scott’s widow Lady Kathleen Scott, to William A. Horton, RN, 2nd Engineer on the Terra Nova : “W. Horton with good wishes from K. Scott, 1913”. William Ault Horton (1883–1939) joined the Royal Navy as an acting engine room artificer 4th Class in June 1904. Following service with the Terra Nova , Horton joined HMS Royalist , which formed part of 4th Light Cruiser Squadron at Jutland, and then HMS Drake , which was torpedoed off Ireland in 1915. After the war Horton was advanced engineer lieutenant-commander and resumed his Antarctic research work, spending ten seasons, including winter voyages, as chief engineer with Discovery and Discovery II between 1925 and 1937. At the time of his death, he had set a record for the number of Antarctic voyages completed. Horton was awarded the Silver Polar Medal with clasp (Antarctic
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