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Commemorative Issue 2011- "Sailors' Valentines"

14/02/2011
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image Commemorative Issue 2011- "Sailors' Valentines" Set

 

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A new Commemorative issue of stamps featuring "Sailors' Valentines" became available for purchase at all Post Offices on February 14, 2011.

The stamps will be issued in sets of four (4) denominations - 10¢, 65¢, $2.20, $2.75. Official First Day Covers will be available at the Philatelic Bureau at $6.45.

This issue will be on sale until May 14th, 2011, at all locations, and for one (1) year at the Philatelic Bureau.

DID YOU KNOW

Some believe that "Sailor's Valentines" were the work of homesick sailors, who made them as gifts for loved ones while on long sea journeys.

The Sailors' Valentines represented in this issue were all made of natural colour shells, collected mostly from Barbados beaches and around the world. These intricate works of art except for the $2.75 stamp image which was created by American shell artist Pamela Boynton, and the 10¢ which was made by a Barbadian artist, were all made by Barbadian Daphne Hunte who is well known locally and internationally for her Shell work and Sailors' Valentines creations.

 

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A genuine antique Sailors' Valentine from the 1800's which was made by a Barbadian artist and is treasured for its history and beauty. This valentine was created entirely of natural colour Barbadian sea shells

 
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"With My Love" This valentine represents a special gift of love from mother Daphne HUnte to her daughter, as a precious memory to have and enjoy. The beautiful heart cockle in the middle is natural coloured and the inscription is written with baby janthinas found on the beach at Bathsheba, Barbados. The little bouquets of flowers are arranged in miniature sea egg shells also found at Bathsheba. Almost all of the other shells are from all over the world.
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This valentine "Live Today, Hope Tomorrow" is a treasure which embodies wonderful words of wisdom and hope.
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"Evermore" is a beautiful traditional valentine created by American artist Pamela Boynton in memory of her beloved sister. It is one of the best reproductions of the Original Barbadian Valentines.

 

 

Technical Details
Country Barbados
Release Date 14 February 2011
Issue Title Sailors' Valentines
Designer Andrew Robinson
Printer The Lowe-Martin Group
Process Lithography
Stamp Size 32mm x 32mm
Format 50 (2 x 25)
Perforation 13 per 2cm
Paper Type CASCO Crown Watermarked
Values 10c, 65c, $2.20, $2.75
Set of 4 stamps $5.70
FDC $6.45
Photography compliments Andre Williams

Reference material and images provided compliments of Daphne Hunte. Reference is also made to Sailors Valentines Their Journey Through Time by Grace L. Madeira,Constance Marshall Miller, Mary S. Page and Ann T. Schutt

 

Customers in the United States of America are reminded that one U.S. Dollar is equal to BDS $1.98

 

For Standing Order Account and other services offered,

 

Please contact:

 
Barbados Philatelic Bureau
General Post Office
Cheapside, Bridgetown BB11000
Barbados
Tel: 1 246 426 0381
>Fax: 1 246 429 4118
E-mail: gpophilatelic@caribsurf.com
Website: www.barbadospostal.com

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