SHACKLETON, Sir Ernest Henry (1874-1922). Explorer.
Menu signed in pencil by Shackleton and 13 others connected with the Nimrod expedition, 4 pages 8vo (detached) on gold-edged card, 13 December 1909. The luncheon, given to celebrate Shackleton's recently bestowed knighthood, served such delicacies as Oeufs Poché d'Erebus, Haricots Verts à la Nimrod, and Gâteau Emily (Shackleton's wife).
Shackleton's name is at the top of the blank final page. The other signatories below are:
George Edward Marston, artist on Nimrod.
Commander Frank Wild, rating on Discovery, sledger on Nimrod.
Captain John King Davis, first officer on Nimrod.
Lieutenant-Colonel George A. McLean Buckley, joined Nimrod on its outward voyage, returned on Koonya
Ernest Mills Joyce, A.B. on Discovery; left Navy by purchase to join Nimrod.
Bernard C. Day, motor engineer on Nimrod.
Alistair Forbes Mackay, biologist and surgeon on Nimrod.
Aeneas Lionel Acton Mackintosh, Shackleton's lieutenant on Nimrod.
William Roberts, cook and assistant zoologist on Nimrod.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Philip Lee Brocklehurst, part of the Nimrod shore party.
Bertram Armytage, part of the Nimrod shore party.
C.W Mackellar, family friend and admirer of Shackleton.
Alfred Reid, manager of Shackelton's office and secretary to the Nimrod expedition.
There is a small cut to the front cover and some superficial soiling.
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