Captain Arthur Phillip was chosen as Captain General of the First Fleet and Governor-in-Chief of the penal colony to be established in New South Wales. He had a reputation as a competent, trustworthy officer and an excellent administrator. Furthermore, he had experience in transporting convicts and in farming and land management – essential qualities for the Governor of the new colony.
The portrait of Arthur Phillip was painted in 1786 by Francis Wheatly. The backgrounds are based on an engraving and a painting by William Bradley.
Details
- Series: The Decision to Settle
- Subject: Captain Arthur Phillip
- Designer: David Lancashire
- 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:
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