Bonhams 1793 : PROGRAMMES - POLAR LECTURES A collection of eleven programmes for lectures, exhibitions and film showings relating to Polar expeditions led by Shackleton, Scott, Amundsen and Nansen (11)

A collection of eleven programmes for lectures, exhibitions and film showings relating to Polar expeditions led by Shackleton, Scott, Amundsen and Nansen, some with photographic illustrations, stitched or folded as issued, 8vo and small 4to (11)

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Comprises:

With Captain Scott in the Antarctic... The Complete Cinematograph Diary of Captain Scott's Memorable Journeys... by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting, 8pp., 7 photographic illustrations (including on covers), promotional advertisement flyer loosely inserted, Albert Hall, Leeds, October 26

With Captain Scott to the South Pole. First Series... Programme, 4pp., providing a synopsis of the film and a programme of six scenes, The Picture House, Leeds, 4-6 December, [1911]; and two other programmes at same location for Ponting's Second and Third Series of "With Capt. Scott to the South Pole", each 4pp., including a full-page synopsis of scenes from the films, 30 September-2 October, and 17-19 October, [1912]

British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913. Exhibition of Antarctic Sketches and Water Colours... by Dr. Edward A. Wilson. At the City Art Gallery, Leeds, 16pp. listing 281 pictures, [n.d.]

The following all held at, or organised by The Leeds Institute of Science, Art & Literature.

Commander Evans... Will Deliver His Deeply Interesting Lecture on "Capt. Scott's Expedition" Illustrated by Lantern Slides, 4pp., 6 photographic portrait illustrations, 30 October, [1913]

Lieut. Shackleton Will Give His Unique and Deeply Interesting Lecture Entitled "Nearest the Pole", 4pp., portrait photograph, and map of the route, fold crease, 11 November, [?1911]

Sir Ernest Shackleton Will Show the Marvellous Moving Pictures and Tell the Most Wonderful Story of His Latest Antarctic Expedition, 4pp., 3 illustrations, 8 March, 1921

The Story of the "Quest" Will Be Told by Commander Frank Wild, 4pp., 6 photographic illustrations, 6 February, 1923

Dr. Fridtjof Nansen [Lecture] Entitled "The North Pole", 4pp., 3 photographic illustrations, one map, blank corner neatly torn away, 21 November, [1921]

Capt. Amundsen... Will Tell the Story of his Great Polar Flight, 2pp., 3 photographic illustrations, fold creases, 1 October, [1925]