Expedition Mail of the Himalaya

   

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Appendix C

1924 British Mt. Everest Expedition Cover

Details of Cover EV24-M4_012

EV24-M4_012

Cover addressed to the Officer Commanding Troops, Agra, India with single KGV 1a India stamp tied by Yatung cancel (Hel B47) dated 5 Jun 24. Cover bears a single expedition label on front, not tied. The reverse shows one M4 expedition mark and Agra receiving mark dated 9 Jun 24. On "Mount Everest Expedition 1924" stationary.

Ex Shambhala collection

Spink Auction, The Shambhala collection of Tibet, January 14, 2022, Lot: 577
Realized: HK$7,500 (US $965)

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