SIR EDMUND HILLARY LOOKS AT AN ALLEGED YETI SCALP WITH ITS GUARDIAN KHUMBO CHUMBI: 1960: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

Hillary, Sir Edmund

Published by P.A. Reuter, London, UK, 1960

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Publisher: P.A. Reuter, UK. Price: £250.00. Date: December 22nd, 1960. Photograph Size: 15cm x 20.5cm. Format: Original gelatin silver press photograph. Original copyright of P. A. Reuter Ltd, London, UK. Edition: Not stated. Special Features: This photograph is stamped and dated to the reverse with copyright information and a detailed description of the image. Condition: The photograph is in fine, clean condition, with minor creasing to the label on the reverse. The reverse side features stamps and descriptions, providing provenance and authenticity. Description: This rare and historically significant photograph captures Sir Edmund Hillary, the legendary mountaineer, as he closely examines an alleged Yeti scalp at London airport, safeguarded by Khumbo Chumbi, a local guardian. Taken after Hillary's 'Silver Hut' expedition of 1960, which aimed to explore and investigate evidence of the mysterious Yeti or 'Abominable Snowman', this image offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most enigmatic aspects of Himalayan lore. Seller Inventory # 002412

Bibliographic Details

Title: SIR EDMUND HILLARY LOOKS AT AN ALLEGED YETI ...

Publisher: P.A. Reuter, London, UK

Publication Date: 1960

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good