Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) A manuscript record of Scott's bank account with Messrs. Woodhead & Co., 31 Dec. 1894-31 Dec. 1902. Small 8° (15.2 x 9.8cm.), 42pp., entries in blue ink, ruled in red. Original wallet-style black morocco, the upper cover with inset paper label, with name in ink in manuscript "Lieut: [crossed through, with, inserted in its stead:] Commander R.F. Scott. R.N.", the lower cover with mounted letterpress label 'It is requested that this book may be forwarded to to MESSRS. WOODHEAD & CO., to be made up at the end of every quarter...' (light scuffing to extremities). Provenance: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), and thence by descent to the present owners. An interesting record of the principal expenses and payments received during Scott's early career. Prior to the departure of his first expedition, lack of funds was probably one of Scott's most persistant worries. During the period covered he not only had to support himself, but also (from the end of 1897) his mother, his father having died on 27 October 1897.
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) A manuscript record of Scott's bank account with Messrs. Woodhead & Co., 31 Dec. 1894-31 Dec. 1902. Small 8° (15.2 x 9.8cm.), 42pp., entries in blue ink, ruled in red. Original wallet-style black morocco, the upper cover with inset paper label, with name in ink in manuscript "Lieut: [crossed through, with, inserted in its stead:] Commander R.F. Scott. R.N.", the lower cover with mounted letterpress label 'It is requested that this book may be forwarded to to MESSRS. WOODHEAD & CO., to be made up at the end of every quarter...' (light scuffing to extremities). Provenance: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), and thence by descent to the present owners. An interesting record of the principal expenses and payments received during Scott's early career. Prior to the departure of his first expedition, lack of funds was probably one of Scott's most persistant worries. During the period covered he not only had to support himself, but also (from the end of 1897) his mother, his father having died on 27 October 1897.
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