St. Kitts & Nevis – Scott #s 105-06
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St. Kitts–Nevis Scott #105–106 (1948) commemorates the founding of the University College of the West Indies. Two-stamp set offered mint never hinged with full gum and crisp detail.
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Description
Issued in 1948, St. Kitts–Nevis Scott #105–106 is a commemorative stamp set honoring the University College of the West Indies, marking an important milestone in the development of higher education in the British Caribbean. Founded in 1948 and affiliated with the University of London, the institution would later become the University of the West Indies, a cornerstone of regional academic life.
The 3-cent stamp features the official crest of the University College of the West Indies, prominently displaying a pelican above an open book, symbolizing knowledge, scholarship, and Caribbean identity. The Latin motto Oriens ex Occidente Lux (“Light rising from the West”) appears below, reinforcing the theme of intellectual emergence.
The 12-cent stamp depicts Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, shown in academic robes in her role as the university’s first Chancellor. The portrait emphasizes dignity and formality, reflecting the ceremonial and institutional character of the occasion.
Printed in rich, contrasting colors with fine engraved detail, the pair forms a cohesive and historically significant educational commemorative set.
Both stamps are offered mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum, clean perforations, and strong, fresh color. A desirable pair for collectors of British Caribbean issues, educational themes, or mid-century Commonwealth commemoratives.
Country: St. Kitts–Nevis
Year of Issue: 1948
Scott Numbers: 105–106
Denominations: 3c, 12c
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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