Explorer. He was a junior officer in Scott's National Antarctic Expedition, and nearly reached the South Pole in his own expedition of 1909. In 1915 his ship Endurance was crushed in the ice, and he and five others made a perilous journey of 1300 miles to bring relief for the crew. Knighted in 1909, he died at South Georgia during a fourth expedition. Check, 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Shackleton, 'E. H. Shackleton,' payable to Cash for 20 pounds, October 25, 1911. Also endorsed on the reverse, 'E. H. Shackleton.' In fine condition, with cancellation holes and ink mark through signature on the front and a bisecting vertical crease. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
