Silver gelatin photograph by Frank Hurley from 1931: Off the Shores of Princess Elizabeth Land.

Hurley, Frank

Published by 1931

About this Item

Nearly Very Good. 250mm x 190mm. Original copyright sheet of "The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research Expedition" pasted to the back stating that this is an "Official Photograph by Captain Frank Hurley". Caption on this copyright sheet says: "Off the Shores of Princess Elizabeth Land. A charming study of the Discovery passing through loose ice packs in the Mackenzie Sea off the shores of the newly charted Princess Elizabeth Land.". There is also a stamp: "Copyright Commonwealth of Australia. Official Pictures of the Mawson Antarctic Expedition. [.] The Herald Feature Service,Melbourne. Distributing Agents." Also a newspaper clipping of unknown date which shows this photo. A further stamp on the back reads: "First Release for Morning Papers on Monday APR 6 1931". There are a few more date stamps and handwritten notes and numbers on the back. The photo has been slightly retouched in places. Seller Inventory # 2276

Bibliographic Details

Title: Silver gelatin photograph by Frank Hurley ...

Publisher: 1931

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Good