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Auction: 26025 - Tibet - The 'Bramley' Collection, Part II
Lot: 3108

Tibet
Mount Everest Expeditions
The Second Expedition
Type C, Rongbuk Glacier, 17,000 ft.: 1924 (9 July) "Advance Australia 1901" postcard to Penang, bearing India KGV ½a. and 1a. tied by "yatung tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s., the Expedition label tied by Type B "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924"and showing on the picture side a fine strike of the type C cachet. Some light ageing not detracting. A very unusual usage of the postcard issued to commemorate the Royal Tour of 1901 and the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia, to a scarce destination, believed to be a unique such combination! Photo

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Estimate
£500 to £700

Starting price
£350