First day of issue cover with Captan James Cook commemorative stamp [manuscript]. 1968.
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Cook, James, 1728-1779
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James Cook (b. November 7, 1728, Marton, Great Britan-d. February 14, 1779, Hawaii) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He became an apprentice to some shipowners in Whitby. In 1759 he became master of his own ship, the Northumberland. The following winter, while laid up in Halifax, he studied mathematics and attained a sound knowledge of astronomical navigation. Cook went on to become an eminent circumnavigator. He made many geographical discoveries, ...
Great Britain. Post Office
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It is not known who was responsible for this collection of printed and manuscript items relating to the history of the Post Office or when it was assembled. The inclusion of some material relating ot Shropshire may indicate a regional origin. From the guide to the Collection of papers illustrating the history of the Post Office, 1837-1904, 1837-1904, (The University of Nottingham) By decree of the Council of State in 1652, correspondence to and from members of Parliament and...
