Happy Independence Day Barbados!
On 30th November 2016 Barbados celebrates 50 years of Independence. Looking back to 30th November 1966 when Barbados became Independent, to…
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Centenarians of Barbados Stamps to be issued on 8th December 2016
I have received the following from the Barbados Philatelic Bureau which confirms that these stamps are now due at the…
New Barbados 50th Anniversary of Independence stamps have been issued
After much excitement from us and I'm sure a number of other Barbados stamp collectors, the long awaited 50th Anniversary…
Barbados 50th Anniversary of Independence stamps to be released on 18th November 2016
I've just been sent the image below confirming that the latest stamps to be released by the Philatelic Bureau in…
Meter Mark cover from Barbados 1948
Every now and again we pick up something that for no apparent reason, finds a home in the collection. This…
QEII Gallery updated with latest Barbados Stamps
It's one of those jobs that often gets shoved onto the back burner but given that it's Sunday and winter…
Barbados to Addis Ababa airmail cover from 1956
It's not every day that you find a cover from Barbados to an unusual destination but this one really ticks…
Barbados Landships new stamp issue August 2016
Just arrived this week are the latest set of stamps from Barbados, this time showing the Landships in Barbados. For…
Rare George VI Barbados Stamps error found in auction lot
It's wonderful when every now and again the philatelic gods smile on you. Last week was one of those times…
Another fabulous visit to the Barbados Philatelic Bureau
Well, no visit to the island of Barbados is complete for any collector without a visit to the Philatelic Bureau…
It’s almost time to go back to Barbados!
We are all very excited here as in just over two weeks we will be jetting off back to beautiful…
Rare use of Barbados Queen Victoria high value stamp, but is it a fake?
Back in 1892, 5/- was a lot of money. In incredibly large amount in fact and on that basis it…