Antigua – Scott # 224-27

Description

Antigua Scott #224–227, issued in 1969, form a beautifully produced four-stamp Christmas set featuring stained-glass style interpretations of classic nativity scenes. These vibrant, detailed designs draw from both Italian Renaissance and 15th-century German artwork, emphasizing the rich artistic traditions behind Christian iconography.

The set includes:

• #224 (6¢) – Marcillat (Italian, 1516): Adoration scene

• #225 (10¢) – German 15th-century Nativity window

• #226 (35¢) – Marcillat (Italian, 1516): Holy Family and Magi

• #227 (50¢) – German 15th-century Nativity scene

Each stamp features bold color blocks, ornate framing, and crisp printing—reflecting Antigua’s high-quality commemorative issues of the late 1960s under Queen Elizabeth II.

This complete set is Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with full original gum, excellent color, and clean perforations throughout. An ideal addition for collectors of Christmas topicals, religious art, stained-glass themes, and Caribbean Commonwealth issues.