Issued by Polynésie Française in 1978, this 33-franc airmail stamp commemorates the bicentenary of Captain James Cook’s discovery of the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. Designed by Andraetto, the stamp features a detailed red portrait of Cook alongside a finely engraved blue depiction of his ship, symbolizing 18th-century exploration in the Pacific. The inscription “Bicentenaire de la découverte des îles Hawaii 1778–1978” marks the historical milestone, connecting French Polynesia’s maritime heritage with Cook’s voyages of discovery.