Mount Everest Expedition 1924 Darjeeling Stamp Postal History
The 1924 British Mount Everest Expedition represented a pivotal moment in Himalayan mountaineering, marking the third British attempt to conquer the world's highest peak. This ambitious undertaking is famously remembered for the disappearance of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine on June 8, 1924, as they pushed for the summit. Their ultimate fate and whether they reached the top before succumbing remains one of the enduring mysteries of exploration, cementing their place in mountaineering legend.
This postcard, franked with a rare "Mount Everest Glacier Base Camp 1924" postmark, offers a tangible connection to the expedition's remote operations. Its journey from the extreme altitudes of the Base Camp, through the logistical hub of Darjeeling in British India (dated September 12, 1924), and ultimately to London, highlights the complex communication networks and imperial backing that underpinned such pioneering explorations in the early 20th century.
This postcard, franked with a rare "Mount Everest Glacier Base Camp 1924" postmark, offers a tangible connection to the expedition's remote operations. Its journey from the extreme altitudes of the Base Camp, through the logistical hub of Darjeeling in British India (dated September 12, 1924), and ultimately to London, highlights the complex communication networks and imperial backing that underpinned such pioneering explorations in the early 20th century.
