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Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)
John WALKER & Co. Ltd (publishers). - Walker's No.15 Graphic Diuary for 1908. London: Walker, [1907]. 12 (11.3 x 6.7cm.). Printed in green and red, diary section with 7 days per page. Manuscript entries in pencil or pen to 36 days, including various references to Kathleen Bruce, with further entries in the memoranda section, including 'Marriage Memoranda. [underlined]/Have lunch for H.G./Batchelor dinner [in pencil added later?]/Top hat, Frock Coat. Socks/Gloves, waistcoat, travelling suit.' Original diced brown calf, upper cover lettered 'R.F.S.' in gilt, spine with 'back-loop' for storage of inserted metal-topped pencil, g.e; together with a similar diary for 1910.
Provenance: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912); by descent.
An evocative reminder of a significant year in Scott's private life. Kathleen Bruce and Scott first met in 1907. They would get married at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court on 2 September 1908. The diary reflects these events ('dine K.B.' [entry for 2 January]; 'Get Marriage Licence' [entry for 28 August]). (2)
John WALKER & Co. Ltd (publishers). - Walker's No.15 Graphic Diuary for 1908. London: Walker, [1907]. 12 (11.3 x 6.7cm.). Printed in green and red, diary section with 7 days per page. Manuscript entries in pencil or pen to 36 days, including various references to Kathleen Bruce, with further entries in the memoranda section, including 'Marriage Memoranda. [underlined]/Have lunch for H.G./Batchelor dinner [in pencil added later?]/Top hat, Frock Coat. Socks/Gloves, waistcoat, travelling suit.' Original diced brown calf, upper cover lettered 'R.F.S.' in gilt, spine with 'back-loop' for storage of inserted metal-topped pencil, g.e; together with a similar diary for 1910.
Provenance: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912); by descent.
An evocative reminder of a significant year in Scott's private life. Kathleen Bruce and Scott first met in 1907. They would get married at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court on 2 September 1908. The diary reflects these events ('dine K.B.' [entry for 2 January]; 'Get Marriage Licence' [entry for 28 August]). (2)