Antigua – Scott #s 258-61

Description

Antigua – Scott #258–261 (1970 Christmas Issue), Mint Never Hinged

This beautiful four-stamp Christmas set from Antigua showcases classic religious artwork by the Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. Issued in 1970, the series features detailed engravings from Dürer’s Small Passion and Adoration of the Magi, each framed within bold, modern color palettes that make the images stand out vividly.

• Scott #258 — 3¢ (Turquoise)
  Nativity (from the Small Passion)
  A richly detailed depiction of the Holy Family, rendered in black linework against a striking turquoise background.

• Scott #259 — 10¢ (Rose)
  Adoration of the Magi (Detail)
  Dürer’s intricate composition appears beautifully against soft rose tones.

• Scott #260 — 35¢ (Red)
  Nativity (from the Small Passion)
  The same dramatic engraving as #258, here placed on a deep red field for added contrast.

• Scott #261 — 50¢ (Lavender)
  Adoration of the Magi (Detail)
  A lavender background highlights the delicate shading and movement within the scene.

All stamps are Mint Never Hinged, with clean perforations, strong color, and excellent overall condition. A perfect choice for collectors of Christmas issues, religious art topicals, Antigua and Barbuda, or engraved classics of the 20th century.