Barbados – Scott # 340, used

Description

This Barbados definitive stamp, Scott #340, features the Bowmanston Pumping Station, a key piece of the island’s water infrastructure and an important symbol of public works and modernization. Issued as part of a later pictorial definitive series, the stamp reflects Barbados’s emphasis on essential services and technological development in the post-independence period.

The design depicts the pumping station complex with its distinctive chimney and low industrial buildings set within a landscaped environment. The scene highlights the practical architecture associated with utilities rather than monumental or ceremonial structures, underscoring the everyday systems that support island life. The bold vertical “BARBADOS” inscription and clear denomination reinforce its functional postal role.

Printed in a clean, modern style with strong color contrast, the stamp balances pictorial detail with legibility. Infrastructure-themed issues such as this one document an often-overlooked aspect of national history, making them especially appealing to collectors interested in public works, industry, and modern Caribbean development.

This example is offered used, bearing a visible postal cancellation consistent with genuine commercial usage. Used copies are typical for this issue and reflect its circulation in everyday correspondence.

Scott Catalog Number: 340
Denomination: 50 cents
Design: Bowmanston Pumping Station
Condition: Used
Country: Barbados