Unusual Barbados Horse Racing cards from the 1960’s
Earlier this year, these cards came into my possession as part of an auction lot and I was quite surprised,…
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Is this rare Barbados stamp a dangerous forgery?
Stamp forgeries have been around almost as long as stamps themselves and since 1840, collectors have been hard pressed to…
Incredible Barbados Specimen stamps discovery in the Bureau’s archives
Whilst on the island earlier this year I was fortunate enough to spend some time in the Philatelic Bureau. The…
Barbados Centenarian Stamps feature in Time Magazine supplement
It's always pleasing to see Barbados stamps featured in the mainstream media and so when we were approached a couple…
Super postmark from the remotest part of Barbados!
Whilst I was on the island recently I decided to test the Barbados International postal system to see just how…
Another wonderful warm welcome from the staff at Barbados Philatelic Bureau
As most of you who have read any of these posts will know by now, whenever I am on the…
New Barbados stamp issue showcases more Chattel Houses
The latest issue from Barbados Stamps was released on 16th July 2019 and is a follow up to the set…
New images added to the QEII FDC gallery
This weekend I've finally found a little bit of time so faced with the choice of adding more stock for…
Barbados cricketers FDC highlights a famous philatelic mistake
Back in 1988, the Barbados Philatelic Bureau was set to release a series of five stamps celebrating famous Barbadian cricketers.…
West Terrace Post Office, St James, Barbados closes for good
It was announced on 30th May 2019 that West Terrace Post Office in Barbados has now been closed for good.…
Obituary | Edmund Bayley SCM, BJH, QC, FRPSL 1936 – 2019
Anyone who collects Barbados Stamps will know the name of Edmund Bayley, the most prolific and influential author in the…
It pays to study the postmarks on Barbados stamps and covers
And here's a perfect example why this is important. The 'Bible' of Barbados cancels is "Barbados Post Office Markings to…