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India 1953 Conquest of Mount Everest Expedition

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

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

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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.