Dominica – Scott #s 264-67, hinged

Description

This radiant Dominica set (Scott #264–267) was issued in 1976 for National Day, celebrating the island’s heritage through brilliantly reproduced 18th-century stained-glass windows. Each stamp features a different saint rendered in vivid color, framed by intricate Gothic tracery and black “leading” that mimics real stained glass. The result is one of the most visually striking art-on-stamps issues from the Caribbean.

The set includes:

• Scott #264 – 6c “St. Joseph”
  Clad in deep purples and golds, St. Joseph appears with staff in hand, surrounded by glowing jewel-tones reminiscent of cathedral windows.

• Scott #265 – 8c “St. John”
  Depicts St. John holding a book, rendered in shades of blue, red, and amber. The expression and posture reflect classic ecclesiastical iconography.

• Scott #266 – 12c “St. Peter”
  St. Peter, the apostle, is shown with crossed keys of authority—faithfully adapted from historic glasswork and framed in bright greens and reds.

• Scott #267 – 60c “St. Paul”
  Rich reds, greens, and blues highlight St. Paul holding a sword, a traditional symbol of his apostleship.

All four stamps are unused, lightly hinged, featuring full gum, sharp registration, and vibrant, luminous color. Perfect for collectors of religious art, stained glass, Caribbean philately, or thematic art issues—this set brings cathedral beauty to any album.