St. Lucia – Scott #s 286-89
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St. Lucia Scott #286–289 (1970) is a Christmas set featuring Luca della Robbia’s Madonna with the Lilies. Four stamps offered mint never hinged with full gum and vibrant color.
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Description
Issued in 1970, St. Lucia Scott #286–289 is a commemorative Christmas stamp set featuring “Madonna with the Lilies” by the Italian Renaissance sculptor Luca della Robbia. The issue highlights one of della Robbia’s famed glazed terracotta reliefs, celebrated for its serenity, delicate modeling, and luminous color.
The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, surrounded by angels and symbolic lilies representing purity and the Annunciation. The sculptural quality of the original relief is carefully translated into stamp format, preserving the soft contours, calm expressions, and devotional tone that characterize della Robbia’s work.
Each denomination—5c, 10c, 35c, and 40c—is presented in a different background color, providing visual variety while maintaining a unified design across the set. Clear typography and balanced framing give the stamps a refined, contemporary appearance suited to both religious and art-themed collections.
All stamps are offered mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum, clean perforations, and strong, fresh color. An appealing set for collectors of Renaissance art, Christmas issues, or Caribbean cultural themes.
Country: St. Lucia
Year of Issue: 1970
Scott Numbers: 286–289
Denominations: 5c, 10c, 35c, 40c
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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