Sir Edmund Hillary - Mountaineer - Autographed Vasco da Gama First Day Cover
Updated August 28, 2026
This auction ended on September 15, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0135 |
| Estimate | $50 - $75 |
| Opening bid | $25 |
| Category | Stamps & Philately |
| Auction | HISTORY & CULTURE |
| Date | September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | JG Autographs |
| Location | Danvers, Massachusetts |
Details: Sir Edmund Hillary autographed United Nations First Day Cover honoring Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, signed boldly in black ink across the upper center. The ArtCraft cachet commemorates
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