Two items: TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Himalayan Trust, February 2, 1976, signed “E. P. Hillary.” Letter of thanks to a supporter. In part: “I must apologise for the delay in replying but I have just returned from the Himalayas. We have been concentrating on building a hospital and an airfield in the Solu valley of Nepal which is about 100 miles from the nearest road. The local people have co-operated very energetically and it has been a very satisfying experience”; and a color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of the explorer signed in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition with a horizontal fold crossing his signature on the letter as well as three semi-circular binder holes along the left edge. RRAuction COA.
