Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions, Heard Island expedition 2000-2001
Date2001
Object number00034216
NameFirst day cover
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 114 x 162 mm
ClassificationsCommemorative artefacts
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis philatelic cover commemorates the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) expedition to Heard Island in 2000 - 2001. The ANARE undertook a major expedition to Heard Island to research projects in the fields of zoology, archaeology, botany, geology, geodesy, genetics, and human impacts.SignificanceThis collection is significant in representing a broad range of Antarctic philately interests (the study of stamps and postal history). It covers most of the countries who have bases in the white continent and are signatories to the Antarctic Treaty, including all of the Australian bases.
Fairfax Publications, Sydney Morning Herald
1920-1954
