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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. Choice, photo, 8”x10”, B&W of Hillary and his Sherpa guide about to reach the top of Mt. Everest. Fine insert full face of a smiling Hillary at top left corner of the photo. Boldly signed “Ed Hillary” with excellent contrast. From a private signing in 2001.................$150.00
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