Australia Post will issue six new stamps on 12 March 1986. The stamps honour Cook’s Voyage and form part of the on-going Australian Bicentennial Collection. In particular, the stamps pay homage to the work of Cook’s best-known companion on the Endeavour, the botanist Joseph Banks.
Early in his career James Cook established a reputation as a reliable, accurate navigator and chartmaker. Cook was considered to be a keen observer and an excellent ship’s master. With these sturdy qualities he was a worthy choice to command one of history’s great voyages of discovery.
Details
- Date of Issue: 12 March 1986
- Withdrawn Date:
- 25 March 1986 (First Day Cover)
- 30 September 1986 (Stamps & Stamp Pack)
- Designer: Sue Titcher, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio
- Printer: Cambrec Press, Melbourne
- Process: Photolithography
- Colours:
- Paper: APWH stamp paper
- Perf: 13.25
- Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutter.
- Quantity:
Subjects
- 33c Banksia serrata
- 33c Hibiscus meraukensis
- 50c Dillenia alata
- 80c Correa reflexa
- 90c Joseph Banks
- 90c Sydney Parkinson
First Day Covers (National Postmark)
The first day covers were priced at $2.11 and $1.95 (total $4.06).
First Day Covers (Pictorial Postmarks)
Cooktown QLD 4871
Stamp Pack
The stamp pack was priced at $4.01.
Stamp Bulletin
References
- Australia Stamp Bulletin No.182 (January 1986)
