Expedition Mail of the Himalaya

Copyright
2021, Eddie Hackstaff
Appendix
C
1924
British Mt. Everest Expedition Cover
Details
of Cover EV24-M1_058
EV24-M1_058
A postal card addressed to Mrs. L(?) Bliss. India KGV ½a
postal card and ½a KGV stamp tied by PHARIJONG cancel (Hel
B17) dated 28 JUN 24. On arrival in England the card was marked
postage due with a 1½d marking and a 1½d postage
due stamps and forwarded to Hayes, Kent. Front of card also bears
Rugby receiving mark and an M1 expedition mark. Reverse bears
another M1 expedition mark.
The card reads " ... from near the top of the mountain",
Uncle Wally. From the Kerr correspondence.
Ex Shambhala Collection
Spink Auction 20019, Jan 2022, Lot 584,
Realized: HK$7000 (US $900)
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