Live Auction 6911Travel, Science and Natural History
[Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922)]
Lot 154 THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR

[Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922)]

HOLY BIBLE (in English) - The Book of Psalms. Oxford, London & New York: Printed at the University Press, [no date]. Brevier 16 (16 x 10.6cm.). Limp black sheep, titled in gilt on upper cover, gilt edges.

Closed9 October 2012

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GBP 2,750

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[Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922)]
HOLY BIBLE (in English) - The Book of Psalms. Oxford, London & New York: Printed at the University Press, [no date]. Brevier 16 (16 x 10.6cm.). Limp black sheep, titled in gilt on upper cover, gilt edges.
[With:] SWINFORD family. Seven volumes of typescript (2 vols) and manuscript (5 vols.) material. 1858-1894. 4to and folio (A collection of papers from Lady Shackleton's mother's family). (18)

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922) (presentation inscription 'E.H. Shackleton from M.F. Swinford. Oct 16. 1917'), and thence by descent; sale Christie's London, 25 Sept. 2001, lot 109 (The Shackleton Colllection).

Specialist note

There is a fine presentation inscription in the Bible, dated the day before Shackleton sailed from Liverpool for Buenos Aires via New York on his mission to South America.