Stamp · India · 1953
Conquest of Everest
14 Annas, 2 October 1953
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- Date
- 1953
- Era
- 1945–1970
- Condition
- Mint NH
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Denomination
- 14 Annas
- Stanley Gibbons no.
- SG 352
- Scott no.
- Scott 258
- Gum / usage
- Mint NH
About this object
When Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary reached Everest's summit on 29 May 1953, India claimed a share of the triumph — Tenzing was a resident of Darjeeling. India issued this commemorative on Gandhi Jayanti, 2 October 1953.
The design shows the summit of Everest with the Indian tricolour planted at the top, a powerful image of national aspiration. First-day covers from Darjeeling are particularly sought after by collectors.