Ernest Borel

1960 UPI Photo Golden Gate Bridge British Sgts record transcontinental walk

Description: This is a 1960 UPI News Photo and typed report, showing 2 British Sergeants crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on their Transcontinental walk, headed to New York and the British Exhibition. They broke the previous record (79 days) by completing the 3000 miles in 67 days. Photo measures 9" x 7" and is in excellent condition. Typed report reads:4/12/60 San Francisco: RAF Sgt Patrick Maloney (L) & British Army Sgt. Mervyn Evans cross the Golden Gate Bridge here early 4/12, on the first leg of their transcontinental hike. The Englishmen hope to reach New York in a record time of 70 days averaging 47 miles per day. The old record of 79 days plus, was set in 1926. Fast safe and reasonable shipping, with tracking.

Price: 17.5 USD

Location: Kingston, New York

End Time: 2024-11-18T22:22:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD

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1960 UPI Photo Golden Gate Bridge British Sgts record transcontinental walk1960 UPI Photo Golden Gate Bridge British Sgts record transcontinental walk1960 UPI Photo Golden Gate Bridge British Sgts record transcontinental walk

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Antique: Yes

Image Orientation: Portrait

Signed: No

Size: 9 x 7 in

Image Color: Black & White

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Vintage: Yes

Type: Photograph

Year of Production: 1960

Number of Photographs: 3

Theme: History

Style: Photojournalism

Features: Press Photograph

Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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