Bahamas – Scott # 262, used
$0.50Bahamas Scott #262 (22¢), used. Queen Elizabeth II with old cannons at Fort Charlotte, Nassau. A classic mid-century Commonwealth pictorial issue.
The stamps of the Bahamas capture the color, history, and maritime spirit of this Atlantic island nation. From classic British colonial issues featuring monarchs and engraved coat-of-arms designs to vibrant mid-20th-century pictorials showcasing tropical fish, flamingos, lighthouses, sailing vessels, and island life, Bahamian philately offers both elegance and visual warmth.
Collectors will find a wide range of themes represented, including wildlife, seafaring, exploration, tourism, and local culture, along with definitive and commemorative issues spanning the Victorian era through independence and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to finely engraved classics or richly illustrated modern designs, Bahamas stamps bring a distinctly tropical charm to any worldwide or Caribbean collection.
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Bahamas Scott #262 (22¢), used. Queen Elizabeth II with old cannons at Fort Charlotte, Nassau. A classic mid-century Commonwealth pictorial issue.

Bahamas Scott #33 is a used 1902 definitive stamp depicting the Queen’s Staircase in Nassau. Featuring an engraved architectural design, it represents early British colonial postal issues of the Bahamas.

Bahamas Scott #400 is a used 1967 definitive stamp depicting a hawksbill turtle. Part of the Bahamas pictorial series, it highlights Caribbean marine life alongside a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Bahamas Scott #464 (1¢), used. Issued in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 landing in the Bahamas, featuring a historic sailing ship.

Bahamas Scott #466 (5¢), used. Issued in 1993 commemorating the Eleutheran Adventurers and the 1647 Articles and Orders, featuring a map of Eleuthera and historic document imagery.

Bahamas Scott #472 (21¢), used. Issued in 1994 commemorating bootlegging in the Bahamas during the Prohibition era, featuring stacked liquor barrels and harbor imagery.

Bahamas Scott #473 (25¢), used. Issued in 1994 depicting pineapple cultivation, highlighting agricultural labor and traditional farming in the Bahamas.

Bahamas Scott #615 ($1), used. Issued in 1987 featuring the Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus), a colorful reef fish native to Bahamian waters.

Bahamas Scott #667, mint never hinged. $1.50 commemorative issued in 1992 for the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage, depicting a caravel under construction from historical sources.

Bahamas Scott #729, mint never hinged. $1.50 souvenir sheet issued in 1992 commemorating Columbus’s first landfall, featuring the caravel Pinta at sea.

Bahamas Scott #753, mint never hinged. $1.50 souvenir sheet issued in 1992 commemorating the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 landing, featuring a memorial monument at the landfall site.

Bahamas Scott #858, mint never hinged. 55¢ definitive issued in 1998 featuring flamingo tongue coral (Herpolitha limax), highlighting Bahamian marine life.

Bahamas Scott #224–227, unused hinged. Four-stamp commemorative set issued in 1965 honoring Sir Winston Churchill, featuring portraits of Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Bahamas Scott #288–289, unused hinged. Two-stamp set issued in 1969 marking the 50th anniversary of Bahamas airmail services, featuring early aircraft and aviation-themed designs.

Bahamas Scott #294–297, mint never hinged. Four-stamp Christmas set issued in 1969 featuring classical Nativity and Christmas scenes in rich, colorful designs.

Bahamas Scott #307–308, mint never hinged. Two-stamp commemorative set issued in 1970 honoring the 100th anniversary of the British Red Cross.

Bahamas Scott #352–355, mint never hinged. Four-stamp Christmas set issued in 1973 featuring classical religious paintings and traditional devotional scenes.

Bahamas Scott #319, mint never hinged. 7¢ definitive issued in 1971 featuring a red hibiscus flower with Queen Elizabeth II portrait.