This elegant pair of Australian commemorative stamps from 1980 celebrates flora recorded during Captain James Cook’s first voyage to New Holland. The 50c stamp depicts Dillenia alata, discovered near the Endeavour River, with a botanical inset sketch highlighting its structure. The 33c stamp shows Banksia serrata, collected from Botany Bay, New South Wales, noted for its distinctive seed pods and cone-like flower head. Both designs blend scientific illustration and artistry, paying tribute to 18th-century botanical exploration and Australia’s rich natural heritage.