Edmund Hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary (July 20, 1919 - January 11, 2008), world-renowned New Zealand mountaineer notable for his historic summit of Mount Everest, authentic, autographed 11 x 14 limited edition glossy photograph.  The photo features the following custom printed quote "I was very much aware that we still had to get safely back down the mountain again and that was quite an important factor. I really felt the most excitement when we finally got to the bottom of the mountain again and it was all behind us." The photograph is individually numbered and is #8 of an edition of only 10.

On May 29, 1953, Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to successfully reach the summit of the world's highest mountain.  Following his historic climb, Hillary devoted most of his life to helping the Sherpa people, aiding in the construction of many schools and hospitals in Nepal. 

This classic color photograph has been hand signed in bold blue felt tip marker and is in fine condition.