Caribbean Stamp Appraisal

Barbados 1 Pence Seaweed & Trident Stamp (Used)

This is a used postage stamp from Barbados, featuring the iconic Seaweed & Trident design. The stamp is predominantly salmon or light orange in color, with a central circular vignette depicting a figure (likely Britannia or a similar allegorical representation) riding a sea creature or chariot amidst waves, holding a trident. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork and decorative elements that are characteristic of late 19th or early 20th-century philately. The denomination '1d' (one pence) is clearly visible in circular insets in the bottom left and bottom right corners. The country name 'BARBADOS' is printed across the bottom of the central design panel. The stamp is perforated, with visible perforations along all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. A prominent black circular postmark largely obscures the central and right-hand portions of the design, indicating it has been used for postal purposes. The postmark appears to bear a date or code 'WO' and '2' which is partially legible. The general condition, apart from the cancellation, appears to be relatively good, with no obvious major tears or creases visible, though the precise condition can be difficult to ascertain without a clearer, higher-resolution view of the entire stamp and its reverse. The corners appear relatively square, and the perforations are mostly intact, which suggests a decent level of preservation for a used stamp of its likely era. The specific shade of orange-red, the details of the central design, and the exact perforation count would be key factors in determining its precise catalog identity and potential value.