1979-11-14: Death Centenary of Sir Rowland Hill
Man Writing a Letter (1662), painting by Gabriël MetsuMan Writing a Letter (1662) by Gabriël MetsuWoman in Blue Reading a Letter (1664), by Johannes VermeerWoman in Blue Reading a Letter (1664), by Johannes VermeerWoman writing a letter (1655), painting by Gerard ter BorchWoman Writing a Letter (1655) by Gerard ter BorchLady Writing a Letter with her Maid (1671), by VermeerLady Writing a Letter with her Maid (1671), by VermeerSir Rowland Hill with Penny Black, 1903 ½d., 1911 1d. stampsSir Rowland Hill with Penny Black, 1903 ½d., 1911 1d. stampsSir Rowland Hill with Penny Black, 1903 3d., 1920 ½d. stampsSir Rowland Hill with Penny Black, 1903 3d., 1920 ½d. stampsSir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), originator of penny postageSir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), originator of penny postageSir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), originator of penny postageSir Rowland Hill (1795-1879)Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879)
1979-10-01: International Year of the Child
Girl with FlowersGirl with FlowersBoy playing guitarBoy playing guitarChildren in canoeChildren in a CanoeInternational Year of the Child
1979-07-20: Death Bicentenary of Captain Cook
Captain James Cook (1776), painting by Nathaniel DanceCaptain James Cook (1776) by Nathaniel DanceResolution and Adventure in Matavai Bay, by William HodgesResolution and Adventure in Matavai Bay, by William HodgesCaptain James Cook (1728-1779), British explorer
1979-02-20: Official Stamps
Crenulate Auger (Terebra maculata), optd O.H.M.S.Wonder Cowrie (Cypraea hesitata), optd O.H.M.S.Balcony scene, 1953, optd O.H.M.S.