Barbuda – Scott # 174

Description

This Barbuda definitive stamp, Scott #174, was issued as part of a pictorial series highlighting the island’s marine life and natural environment. The design features the greater amberjack, a powerful pelagic fish commonly found in the warm waters of the Caribbean and western Atlantic.

The illustration presents the fish in a natural underwater setting, shown in profile with subtle shading that emphasizes its streamlined body and strong tail. The realistic style reflects a mid- to late-20th-century philatelic trend toward educational wildlife imagery, using stamps to promote awareness of local fauna and marine ecosystems.

Printed in soft yet vivid tones of green and blue, the stamp balances visual appeal with clarity of denomination and country name. The calm composition contrasts with the amberjack’s reputation as a fast and formidable game fish, adding to the stamp’s thematic interest.

This example is offered mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum and no signs of hinge marks or disturbance. MNH copies are desirable for collectors of marine life, fish, and Caribbean topical stamps.

• Scott Catalog Number: 174

• Denomination: 4 cents

• Design: Greater Amberjack

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Country: Barbuda