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Frank Hurley 
Shackleton Stamp Set (UK Royal Mail) 
2016, 7 January (issue date) 
  
Postage stamps 
Internet - Original source ill-defined 
Royal Mail - http://shop.royalmail.com/shackleton-stamp-set/invt/20160004 
  
 
LL/64032 
  
Created from original glass photographic plates held by the Scott Polar Research Institute and the Royal Geographical Society, the Mint Stamps feature eight scenes captured by pioneering photographer Frank Hurley.
 
These are:
 
Entering the Antarctic Ice 1st Class
Endurance Frozen in Pack Ice 1st Class
Striving to Free Endurance £1.00
Trapped in a Pressure Crack £1.00
Patience Camp £1.33
Safe Arrival at Elephant Island £1.33
Setting Out for South Georgia £1.52
Rescue of Endurance Crew £1.52 
 

 
  
 
  
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