Barbuda is a small Island and is a part of the country of Antigua
& Barbuda consisting of the two islands. The Island of Barbuda has a
total land area of just over 60 square miles and diminutive population
of less than 1400.
Travel Resources:
Philatelic Profile:
Barbuda has issued close to 2000 different stamps despite its very small population.
The
obvious explanation is that Barbuda issues stamps primarily for the
philately market. Stamps of Barbuda are also peculiar in that they issue
stamps in spite of being only a part of the country of Antigua and
Barbuda. Barbuda stamps can be used in Antigua and vice-versa. 
The first separate issue came as early as 1922, with ‘Barbuda’ overprints of stamps of the Leeward Islands.
Stamps of Antigua and Leeward Islands were both used for postage until
1968. Between 1971 and1973, Antigua stamps were exclusively used.
Barbuda issued its own stamps between 1968 and 1971 and then from 1973.
The first stamps of Barbuda were Leeward Islands KGV Key Types of 1912-22 (Scott #51 to #60) overprinted ‘Barbuda’ in black. The set of eleven stamps (Scott #1 to #11) is very valuable at around $350 MNH and around $500 used. The denominations go from half pence all the way up to 5 shillings and the catalog values also go progressively higher. Before and after this two year period, stamps of the Leeward Islands and Antigua were in use in Barbuda.
A set of seventeen stamps (Scott#12 to #28) in the Map and Fish themes
issued between 1968 and 1970 are the first stamps with ‘Barbuda’
inscription. The denominations are from half a cent all the way up to
$5. The MNH catalog values are almost at par to face values with the
used cataloging slightly higher. The set is valued at around $20 MNH and
around $30 used. Close to hundred different stamps were issued in the
period from 1968 to October 1971. They were very colorful issues with
designs that included prominent world figures and Christian themes. Most
of these stamps are not valuable cataloging well below face value.
Stamps
of Antigua were in use in Barbuda during the period from October 1971
to December 1973. The first issues of Barbuda after the hiatus were
Barbuda overprints on stamps of Antigua. The practice continued until
September 1974. Around 60-odd overprints were issued during this period.
These stamps again are not especially valuable. 
Overprints on the UPU Centennial Set of seven stamps issued July 15, 1974 (Scott #148 to 154) are
the only stamps that catalog for above face value. The set catalogs for
around $15 MNH and slightly higher for used. The first issue with a
Barbuda inscription was interestingly issued as a part of a set that
also included overprints of Antigua issues. The theme of the set (Scott
#160 to #166) is the World Cup Soccer Championships and included stamps
in seven denominations from 5c to $2.50. The stamps with denominations
of 35c, $1.20, and $2.50 had Barbuda inscriptions while the rest of the
set were overprints. The practice of issuing stamps with Barbuda
inscription as well as Barbuda overprints has continued ever since. A
number of stamps with Barbuda inscription were issued in the 70s and
early 80s. Most of them catalog less than face value. Between 1988 and
1995, only four designs with the Barbuda inscription were issued. These
are relatively more valuable
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Numismatic Profile:
See Antigua & Barbuda.
Last Updated: 12/2015.
Travel Resources:
| Resource | ISBN or ASIN | Best Price | Description |
Antigua and Barbuda Island Guide | 978-0615218373 | $14 | Written by a former Peace Corps volunteer who lived, researched, and wrote the book. It is a good source for detailed maps, directions, accommodations, and food that can fit your budget. |
Antigua and Barbuda Map by International Travel Maps | 978-1553411291 | $11 | 1:35,000 scale. Distances in kilometers and miles. Shows airports, bus stations, points of interest, accommodations, beaches, reefs, golf courses, etc. |
| Antigua Barbuda Grounded Adapter Kit – GUA and GUD | B001FD7BY4 | $15 | |
| Antigua & Barbuda Accommodation | NA | Varies |
Philatelic Profile:
Barbuda has issued close to 2000 different stamps despite its very small population.
The
obvious explanation is that Barbuda issues stamps primarily for the
philately market. Stamps of Barbuda are also peculiar in that they issue
stamps in spite of being only a part of the country of Antigua and
Barbuda. Barbuda stamps can be used in Antigua and vice-versa. The first separate issue came as early as 1922, with ‘Barbuda’ overprints of stamps of the Leeward Islands.
Stamps of Antigua and Leeward Islands were both used for postage until
1968. Between 1971 and1973, Antigua stamps were exclusively used.
Barbuda issued its own stamps between 1968 and 1971 and then from 1973.The first stamps of Barbuda were Leeward Islands KGV Key Types of 1912-22 (Scott #51 to #60) overprinted ‘Barbuda’ in black. The set of eleven stamps (Scott #1 to #11) is very valuable at around $350 MNH and around $500 used. The denominations go from half pence all the way up to 5 shillings and the catalog values also go progressively higher. Before and after this two year period, stamps of the Leeward Islands and Antigua were in use in Barbuda.
A set of seventeen stamps (Scott#12 to #28) in the Map and Fish themes
issued between 1968 and 1970 are the first stamps with ‘Barbuda’
inscription. The denominations are from half a cent all the way up to
$5. The MNH catalog values are almost at par to face values with the
used cataloging slightly higher. The set is valued at around $20 MNH and
around $30 used. Close to hundred different stamps were issued in the
period from 1968 to October 1971. They were very colorful issues with
designs that included prominent world figures and Christian themes. Most
of these stamps are not valuable cataloging well below face value.Stamps
of Antigua were in use in Barbuda during the period from October 1971
to December 1973. The first issues of Barbuda after the hiatus were
Barbuda overprints on stamps of Antigua. The practice continued until
September 1974. Around 60-odd overprints were issued during this period.
These stamps again are not especially valuable. Overprints on the UPU Centennial Set of seven stamps issued July 15, 1974 (Scott #148 to 154) are
the only stamps that catalog for above face value. The set catalogs for
around $15 MNH and slightly higher for used. The first issue with a
Barbuda inscription was interestingly issued as a part of a set that
also included overprints of Antigua issues. The theme of the set (Scott
#160 to #166) is the World Cup Soccer Championships and included stamps
in seven denominations from 5c to $2.50. The stamps with denominations
of 35c, $1.20, and $2.50 had Barbuda inscriptions while the rest of the
set were overprints. The practice of issuing stamps with Barbuda
inscription as well as Barbuda overprints has continued ever since. A
number of stamps with Barbuda inscription were issued in the 70s and
early 80s. Most of them catalog less than face value. Between 1988 and
1995, only four designs with the Barbuda inscription were issued. These
are relatively more valuable:- The birds set of four stamps (Scott #1164 to #1171) released March 25, 1991. The set catalogs for around $25 for either MNH or used. The denominations are from 60c to $7.
- A stamp (Scott #1550) issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II issued November 13, 1995. It depicts German bombers over St. Pauls Cathedral over London and is denominated at $8. The stamp catalogs for around $30 MNH or used.
A stamp (Scott #1551) issued to mark the 95th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth. The stamp is denominated at $7.50 and catalogs for around $30 MNH or used.- A stamp (Scott #1552) issued November 27, 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of United Nations. It depicts Manhattan skyline with the UN building prominently showing. The stamp denominated at $8 catalogs for around $20 MNH or used.
Numismatic Profile:
See Antigua & Barbuda.
Last Updated: 12/2015.
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