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Lot # 458: 1916 "Polar Expedition of Ernest Shackleton", Stranded Explorers Wave for Help

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 17 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "March Collectors Auction 2020",
which ran from 3/16/2020 4:45 PM to
3/28/2020 8:00 PM



Completely original 1916 silver gelatin photograph of the Ernest Shackleton polar expedition showing the men stranded and appearing to wave off in the distance for help. It is hard to tell if this photo is off the original negative or an early copy negative as photography outdoors in this setting was almost impossible and could explain a bit of the clarity loss but there is no doubt this is a vintage 1910's example. Dated on the back and with the serial number of the negative at the top from the archives of Underwood and Underwood. Condition is near mint!

Size: 5x7
Designation: Vintage 1(b)
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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