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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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
