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, Nov. 20, 1911 making a three pound payment to the Hotel Capitol. Boldly signed at bottom, signature canceled with a thin red pen line, punch cancel barely affecting three letters, very good.  $800-1,200