common1945-1980

India 1953 Conquest of Mount Everest Expedition

Name: India 1953 Conquest of Mount Everest Expedition
Brand: India
Availability: InStock

India · 1953 · 2a

This stamp commemorates the first successful ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The design features a stylized depiction of the Himalayan peak with the expedition route marked, celebrating this monumental achievement in human exploration.

Issued shortly after the event, this stamp celebrated a moment of great national and international pride, highlighting a significant milestone in mountaineering history.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

mountains mount-everest exploration anniversaries himalayas

Catalog Numbers

sg337

scott261

michel203

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.