Wayside Mews Collectables

Description

The British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-09 led by Earnest Shankleton. The main objective was to be the first to reach the South Pole, together with geographical and scientific objectives. The party did not reach the Soth Pole by 97.5 Nautical miles. However, they did reach the furthest Southern latitude of 1907-09. They reached the estimated location of the South Magnetic Pole and achieved the first ascent of Mount Erebus, the Antarctic's second largest Volcano. There are 3 maps and a panorama, together with sleeve. The first map is of 'Route and Surveys of the Southern Journey Party from Traverses and Astronomical Observations', by Eric Marshall. The second 'General Map showing the Explorations and Surveys of the Expedition'. The Third 'South Magnetic Polar Party from Triangulation and Traverses', by Douglas Mawson. The Panorama Illustrates the Northern Party's Journey and of Mountains South of Mount Markham'.
Both Eric Marshall,Cartographer, and Douglas Mawson, Cartographer and Scientist were part of the Expedition.
The maps are printed Lithographs and were printed by William Heinemann - London.