Barbados – Scott # 221, used
$1.25
Barbados Scott #221, an 8-cent King George VI definitive showing an inter-colonial schooner, a symbol of Caribbean maritime trade. Offered used with a bold postal cancellation.
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Description
This Barbados definitive stamp, Scott #221, was issued during the reign of King George VI and forms part of the island’s pictorial definitive series highlighting transportation and commerce within the British Caribbean. The stamp commemorates the inter-colonial schooner, a vital element of regional trade and communication before the widespread adoption of modern shipping and air transport.
The central design depicts a sailing schooner underway, representing the small cargo vessels that connected Barbados with neighboring islands through the movement of goods, mail, and passengers. These ships were essential to economic life in the Caribbean, sustaining trade networks across colonial boundaries. A formal portrait of King George VI appears in the upper corner, maintaining the traditional imperial framework common to Commonwealth definitives of the period.
Printed in a finely engraved style, the stamp balances pictorial detail with functional clarity. The maritime scene is rendered with precision, while the denomination and inscriptions remain bold and easily legible, reflecting its intended use in everyday postal service.
This example is offered used, bearing a strong postal cancellation that adds visual interest and confirms genuine commercial usage. Well-cancelled used copies are especially appealing for maritime-themed collectors and those specializing in Caribbean postal history.
Scott Catalog Number: 221
Denomination: 8 cents
Design: Inter-Colonial Schooner
Condition: Used
Country: Barbados
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