British explorer (1908–1999) best known as the leader of the 1957 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, the first expedition to cross Antarctica. Glossy 6 x 8 photo of Fuchs smoking a pipe, signed in fountain pen, "V. E. Fuchs." In very good to fine condition, with light surface impressions from notations on the reverse. Accompanied by a transmittal letter from his secretary, dated 1958.