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HILLARY, Sir Edmund (1919-2008). New Zealand mountaineer, explorer. Member of the first party to reach the summit of Mt. Everest on May 29, 1953. News of the success of the expedition reached London on the morning of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation. FDC honoring Chares A. Lindbergh’s Solo Transatlantic Flight. Cachet of Lindbergh standing with his Spirit of St. Louis. Affixed is a us 13-cent postage stamp of the Spirit of St. Louis, cancelled First Day of Issue, Roosevelt Field, NY, MAY20,1977. Hand signed by Ed Hillary. In fine condition.....................$95.00
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