EV36-M1_016

Cover sent Air Mail to London, England bearing 2a6p and 12a India KGV 1a3p stamps, tied by Gangtok cancel (Type ?) dated 26 APR 36. The cover was mailed by Peter Oliver to his mother. The cover shows 1 expedition mark on front annotated "Tengyke Dzong, 11-4-36". The reverse bears a London receiving mark dated 5 May 36. The cover was sent while enroute to Everest, before the mail theft.

Ex. Shambhala collection

Spink Auction, The Shambhala collection of Tibet, January 14, 2022, Lot: 607
Realized: HK$11,000 (US $1,400)