Barbuda – Scott # 180

Description

This Barbuda definitive stamp, Scott #180, was issued as part of a pictorial series depicting scenes of island life and coastal activity. The design features a small island boat jetty, with fishing vessels moored beside a simple wooden structure along the shoreline.

The illustration presents a tranquil harbor scene, emphasizing everyday maritime life in Barbuda. Calm waters, modest buildings, and traditional boats convey the island’s close relationship with the sea, reflecting the importance of fishing and small-scale marine trade to the local economy and culture.

Rendered in soft, natural colors, the stamp adopts a painterly style that favors atmosphere over fine detail. The gentle palette enhances the sense of calm while keeping the denomination and inscriptions clearly legible.

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 Caribbean island scenes, maritime life, and coastal infrastructure themes.

• Scott Catalog Number: 180

• Denomination: 25 cents

• Design: Island Boat Jetty

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Country: Barbuda