British naval officer and Antarctic explorer (1881-1957), Evans served as second-in-command on the ill-fated expedition to the South Pole led by Robert Falcon Scott, and was also captain of the expedition ship, the Terra Nova. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Mrs. Henshaw, Ever Yours Sincerely, Edward R. G. Evans, In memory of a very happy little visit, Ap. 28. 1914,” on an off-white 13 x 10 cardstock paper, with three affixed photos of Evans framing the inscription. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. RRAuction COA.
