EV36-M1_017
Retrieved theft cover #189

Cover to London, England and forwarded to Guernsey, Channel Islands. For forwarding purposes, the cover bears a Great Britain KEVIII 1½d tied by " Portsmouth & Southsea" cancel dated 29 Jan 37. The reverse includes a note "Rather late now but the envelope may interest". The cover shows 1 expedition mark in violet annotated with "Base Camp". The cover includes a long letter.

Text includes: "... We reached Base Camp yesterday. Everest looks magnificent but unclimbable! ... As soon as the lower camps are established I shall go onto camp IV at 23,000 ft. with Smythe and Skipton who will make the first attack on the summit" plus other details about the weather and location.

Ex. Shambhala collection

Spink Auction, The Shambhala collection of Tibet, January 14, 2022, Lot: 609
Realized: HK$19,000 (US $2,425)