Barbados – Scott # 957, used

Description

This Barbados commemorative stamp, Scott #957, was issued in 1988 to mark the 50th anniversary of the University of the West Indies, one of the Caribbean’s leading institutions of higher education. The stamp commemorates the university’s founding in 1948 and its role in advancing education, research, and regional development across the West Indies.

The design depicts the Cave Hill campus in Barbados, showing modern academic buildings arranged around landscaped grounds. The illustration emphasizes clean architectural lines and open space, reflecting the university’s contemporary outlook and its integration within the island environment. Subtle shading and perspective give depth to the scene while maintaining clarity of detail.

Printed in balanced, natural tones, the stamp presents a calm, formal composition appropriate to an academic anniversary issue. The denomination and inscriptions are clearly legible, reinforcing the stamp’s function as both a postal item and a commemorative piece.

This example is offered used, with a light postal cancellation consistent with normal commercial postal use. Used copies are typical for this issue and are sought by collectors of education-themed stamps, universities, and Caribbean institutional history.

• Scott Catalog Number: 957

• Denomination: $1.75

• Design: University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (50th Anniversary)

• Condition: Used

• Country: Barbados