Expedition Mail of the Himalaya
Copyright
2022, Eddie Hackstaff
Appendix
C
1933
British Mt. Everest Climbing Expedition Cover
Details
of Cover EV33-M1_013
EV33-M1_013
Cover addressed to London, England bearing two KVG 1a3p stamps.
The cover shows the expedition mark on front and stamps are tied
by Gangtok cancel (Type ?) dated 21 June 1933. Cover was sent
from Hugh Ruttledge, the expedition leader (based on hand writing).
Ex Shambhala collection
Spink Auction, The Shambhala collection of Tibet, January 14,
2022, Lot: 602
Realized: HK$7,500 (US $965)
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