^Lot 157 Roald Amundsen

Norwegian explorer (1872–1928) who navigated the Northwest Passage, fixed the position of the North Magnetic Pole, and was the first to reach the South Pole. Amundsen disappeared during a flight to rescue fellow explorer Umberto Nobile who became lost returning from the North Pole. Manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 10, April 12, 1912. Receipt for several articles of clothing from Sandilands and Sons, including a warming coat, six waistcoats, and six pair of trousers, signed at the bottom, “Please pay. Roald Amundsen.” A one penny revenue stamp is affixed above the signature. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered soiling and creasing, and a couple other notations.