Thursday, April 30, 2009

Cocos (Keeling) Islands - 400 Years




Date of Issue - 21 April 2009



Hi ! Here is the recent magnificent set by Australia to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the first European sighting of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in 1609. The beautiful stamps can be included in different themes such as Darwin Stamp collection, Marine life or tourism too. The stamps, FDC and gutter sheets are very attractive. The stamp depicting the whale is very nice and can become a beautiful part of marine life collection ! The four stamps depict - 55c - 1609 Captain William Keeling's first sighting ,55c - 1836 Charles Darwin visited the islands on The Beagle,$1.10 - 1827-1978 Clunies Ross family , and $1.65 - 1955 An Australian Territory . This is all for today !.....Till Next Post ......Have a Wonderful Time !........




Cocos (Keeling) Islands - 400 Years


Gutter Strips



Courtesy - Australia Post