Bahamas – Scott #s 352-55
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Bahamas Scott #352–355, mint never hinged. Four-stamp Christmas set issued in 1973 featuring classical religious paintings and traditional devotional scenes.
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Description
This Bahamas Christmas stamp set, Scott #352–355, issued in 1973, features a series of classical religious paintings depicting scenes from Christian tradition. The designs reproduce well-known works by European masters, bringing fine art imagery to Bahamian holiday postage in a format typical of Commonwealth Christmas issues of the period.
The four stamps present devotional subjects including the Virgin Mary in prayer, Madonna and Child, angelic scenes, and a multi-figure religious composition, each framed in rich colors that complement the original artwork. By drawing on Renaissance and Baroque religious art, the set emphasizes reverence, tradition, and the universal themes of faith and devotion associated with Christmas.
Such art-based Christmas issues were widely collected and served both a seasonal postal function and a commemorative role, appealing to collectors interested in religious themes, fine art on stamps, and Commonwealth holiday issues. The Bahamas’ use of European sacred art reflects a broader philatelic tradition rather than local subject matter, aligning with international Christmas stamp practices of the era.
Mint never hinged examples such as these retain full original gum without disturbance and are especially desirable for collectors of Bahamas commemoratives, Christmas stamps, and religious art issues.
Scott Catalog Numbers: 352–355
Denominations:
• 3¢
• 8¢
• 15¢
• 18¢
Year of Issue: 1973
Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
Country: Bahamas
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