379. ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON (1874-1922) British polar explorer who accompanied Scott in his attempt to achieve the South Pole, later he led another expedition which resulted in the destruction of his vessel by ice and an 800 mile voyage in an open help to seek help. Scarce partly-printed D.S. "E. H. Shackleton", a check drawn on the Union of London & Smiths Bank Ltd., London, Oct. 20, 1911 making a thirty pound payment to Messrs. Hamptons Sons. Boldly signed at bottom, signature canceled with a thin red pen line, very good. $800-1,200