Archive for the ‘Antigua and Barbuda’ Category

#1393 Antigua and Barbuda 23/01/23

This very nice airmail cover from Barbuda was sent by Martin, thank you very much! It was posted in Codrington on January 23 and arrived on February 14, 2023. The stamps depict the yellow-faced grassquit (Tiaris olivaceus).

#1392 Antigua and Barbuda 23/01/17

Martin has sent this very nice cover from Antigua and Barbuda, thank you! It was posted on January 17 and arrived on February 13, 2023.

The stamp depict the green-winged teal (Anas carolinensis).

#991 Barbuda 15/09/30

Barbuda 150930On October 12, 2015 I received this beautiful cover from Barbuda, which was sent by Jean Pierre, thank you! It was posted on September 30.

The left stamps are part of the set “Map of Barbuda”, which was issued on November 19, 1968.

The middle stamp depicts the French anglefish (Pomacanthus arcuatus). It is part of the “Fish” set, which was issued on February 5, 1969. The next stamp depicts the post office and treasury of Barbuda. It is part of the set “Local Motifs” (issued on October 15, 1974).

The right stamp is part of the mini-sheet, which commemorates the Royal visit to Antigua and Barbuda. It was issued on October 27, 1977.

 

#735 Antigua and Barbuda 13/12/06

Antigua 131206Ante sent me this nice cover from Antigua and Barbuda, thanks a lot!

It was posted on December 6 and arrived on December 27, 2013.

The left stamp is part of a set, which commemorates the 25th anniversary of Antigua and Barbuda’s independence. It was issued on October 30, 2006. The right stamp is the 2013 Christmas stamp, which depicts the painting “Madonna” by Antonio da Correggio (1489-1534).