Historical information

The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the eastern seaboard of the Continent for the British Crown. This was not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastline.

Significance

This item reflects the commemoration of a significant event in the history of Australia.

Physical description

An envelope with a first day issue stamp commemorating the 1970 voyages of James Cook. It has a large orange map of Australia - "Nouvelle Hollande" on the front.

Inscriptions & markings

addressed to - "M/s J.A. Spate Esq. B.V. Sc, P.O. Box 312 trbost Vic"