Shackleton, Ernest, South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917, signed and inscribed by Shackleton on the fly leaf, fourth printing (1920), Heinemann, London, hardcover, original blue cloth, 10 x 6.25 inches, illustrated, including fold-out map in the rear. The inscription reads: To Marc Klaw, from Ernest Shackleton, in remembrance of a pleasant meeting and in the hope of sublime ---, June 1921 / When the Cruise of the "Quest" is over you shall be --- also, EHS. The recipient, Marcus Alonzo Klaw (1858-1936), was a lawyer and theater producer who was one of the 6 founders of the Theatrical Syndicate. Klaw's son Spencer married Carl van Doren's daughter Barbara in 1941. Provenance: The Klaw-van Doren family of Connecticut. In fair condition: the spine panel is almost completely detached from the binding; boards with heavy edgewear and rubbing; there is an overall bend to the book from improper storage; inner hinges cracked, but holding; text is clean and unmarked; fold-out map in good shape; browning to endpapers. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/