British Honduras – Scott # 235
$0.75British Honduras – Scott #235, MNH.
A ½ cent stamp depicting the crana (Haemulon plumieri), a Caribbean fish species found in the coastal waters of Belize.
The stamps of British Honduras reflect the colonial history and natural richness of the territory now known as Belize. Early issues feature classic British colonial designs with reigning monarchs, engraved frames, and maritime imagery, while later stamps increasingly emphasize local identity through depictions of tropical landscapes, wildlife, forestry, and Maya archaeological sites.
British Honduras stamps are especially appealing to collectors of British Commonwealth and Caribbean–Central American material, offering a clear transition from colonial administration to modern nationhood. Their combination of elegant early definitives and colorful pictorial issues provides both historical depth and strong visual interest, making them a rewarding specialty within worldwide and regional collections.
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British Honduras – Scott #235, MNH.
A ½ cent stamp depicting the crana (Haemulon plumieri), a Caribbean fish species found in the coastal waters of Belize.

British Honduras Scott #92, 1¢ King George V definitive stamp, used with cancellation.

British Honduras – Scott #226–229, hinged set.
A four-stamp series depicting orchids native to Belize, featuring detailed botanical illustrations of tropical orchid species.

British Honduras – Scott #247–250, MNH set.
A 1969 Christmas four-stamp set featuring religious artwork including The Virgin and Child by Bellini and The Adoration of the Magi by Veronese.

British Honduras – Scott #255–258, MNH set.
A four-stamp series featuring orchids of Belize, including the black orchid, white butterfly orchid, swan orchid, and spider orchid.

British Honduras – Scott #263–268, MNH set.
A 1970 six-stamp Christmas set featuring artwork from Arthur Hughes’ The Nativity and Botticelli’s The Mystic Nativity.
