ROYAL MAIL (UK) in 2016 released a collection of First Day Cover stamps depicting the 100th anniversary of the Antarctic expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the 28-man crew of The Endurance.
The stamps mark the remarkable story of survival of and the crew of the Endurance. Shackleton’s heroism and resourcefulness have made him one of the most celebrated sailors and leaders of all time. While the expedition failed to cross the continent of Antarctica, it is an extraordinary feat of survival it took to save all of his crew and to return safely to England which is remembered.
The eight-stamp set uses images of the actual voyage which were recorded by Shackleton’s official expedition photographer, Frank Hurley, on large format glass negatives. Hurley's photography is regarded as ground-breaking, and the stamp issue uses these to tell the chronological story of the voyage, survival and rescue.
Royal Mail worked closely with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and the Scott Polar Research Institute on choosing the images that appear on the stamps.
Dr Rita Gardner CBE, Director of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), said: “Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition is not just an incredible story of leadership and survival; it is a key part of the UK’s history of scientific exploration. We are delighted that the Royal Mail has chosen to mark the centenary of the expedition by issuing this set of stamps, featuring a number of the incredible Hurley images held in our Collections and currently on display in our Enduring Eye exhibition. These stamps and the exhibition will engage everyone with the UK’s Antarctic heritage.”
Professor Julian Dowdeswell, Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge University, said; “These attractive stamps provide a strong visual reminder of the epic escape from the Antarctic ice by Shackleton and his men.”
This particular First Day Cover edition was created by Buckingham Covers and signed by British explorer Mark Wood. Only 175 autographed copies were issued. This limited edition FDC is number 134
Professor Julian Dowdeswell, Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge University, said; “These attractive stamps provide a strong visual reminder of the epic escape from the Antarctic ice by Shackleton and his men.”
This particular First Day Cover edition was created by Buckingham Covers and signed by British explorer Mark Wood. Only 175 autographed copies were issued. This limited edition FDC is number 134
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