Barbuda – Scott # 381

Description

This Barbuda commemorative stamp, Scott #381, was issued in 1979 to mark the death centenary of Sir Rowland Hill (1879–1979), the British postal reformer credited with creating the modern postal system and introducing the world’s first adhesive postage stamp.

The design features a 19th-century mail coach, shown in motion with horses and passengers, symbolizing the era of organized mail delivery prior to mechanized transport. The illustration reflects the historical period associated with Hill’s reforms, emphasizing speed, reliability, and the expansion of postal services. The inscription “Mail Coach, 1840” directly references the formative years of postal standardization.

This example is offered in mint never hinged (MNH) condition and consists of a control block with selvage, including color registration dots and marginal markings. Such features add interest for collectors who value production details alongside the stamp design itself.

The issue is well regarded by collectors of postal history, classic mail transport, and commemoratives honoring key figures in philatelic development.

• Scott Catalog Number: 381

• Denomination: 95 cents

• Design: Mail Coach – Death Centenary of Sir Rowland Hill

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Format: Control block with selvage

• Country: Barbuda