St. Lucia – Scott # 511, used
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St. Lucia Scott #511 (1991) is a 75c definitive stamp featuring a cruise ship. Offered used with clear cancellation and solid detail.
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Description
Issued in 1991, St. Lucia Scott #511 is a definitive stamp depicting a modern cruise ship, reflecting the growing importance of tourism and maritime travel to the island’s economy in the late 20th century. Cruise tourism had become a major driver of development for St. Lucia and the wider Caribbean by this period, making the subject both contemporary and locally relevant.
The design shows a large passenger cruise ship anchored offshore, rendered in clean, realistic detail. The vessel’s multi-deck profile dominates the composition, while the calm harbor waters and green shoreline in the background provide geographic context and a sense of scale. The straightforward photographic-style artwork reflects a shift away from traditional engraving toward modern design approaches in Caribbean definitives.
Denominated 75 cents, this stamp was intended for higher-rate domestic or international postage, ensuring genuine postal use.
This example is offered used, showing a clear circular date cancellation, intact perforations, and strong remaining image detail. A solid single for collectors of ships, maritime themes, tourism-related issues, or modern St. Lucia definitives.
Country: St. Lucia
Year of Issue: 1991
Scott Number: 511
Denomination: 75c
Condition: Used
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