SHACKLETON, SIR ERNEST HENRY. (1874-1922). British explorer of Antarctica. Manuscript Letter Signed, “Ernest Shackleton,” on imprinted Crown Chambers stationery. One page, octavo. “9, Regent Street, London, S.W.,” March 25, 1912. Excellent condition. To “Dear Mrs. Everitt.” Shackleton writes:

“Many thanks for your very kind letter; it was a pretty thin meeting, but still I only went as you and your husband asked me, and perhaps it may do some good. Please excuse my not writing myself, as I am living in a wild rush. Yours very sincerely, Ernest Shackleton”

A very attractive letter from Sir Ernest Shackleton, the intrepid explorer best known for his selfless heroics while serving as leader of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-16).

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