Delightful Hummingbird Featured on Stunning Antigua Stamp Set

Hummingbirds are the most wondrous creatures. For the first time in my life I saw one in my garden last summer sipping away at the hydrangeas. I'd seen the tiny birds on television nature shows, of course, where the camera lens slows their frenzied wing beats down to a believable speed. Nothing on the small screen compared to the magic of seeing one flit about my garden. His wings truly did beat so fast they were a blur. He lit briefly on a tree limb where I got a glimpse of bright green and yellow feathers, then he was gone, dipping and soaring over the flowers and out of sight. It was one of those treasured moments when you have the brief opportunity to experience the true wonder of nature.

This stunning set of 1976 commemoratives from Antigua made me remember my summer visitor. Among the definitive set of 18 values, the Antillean Crested Hummingbird is captured in all its delicate beauty. The set also includes other native birds, lovely orchids and important historical sites all beautifully colored. Having a Scott Catalogue value of $18, County Stamp Center offers this wonder set at the considerable savings of only $13.50 with free shipping. Click the post title for more information and to order.

You'll also want to take a look at our extended listing for Antigua from 1970 to 1990 consisting of complete sets and souvenir sheets. The many topics include sailing, Disney, Olympics, Scouting, tropical birds, tropical fish, religious art, trains, Van Gogh, butterflies and much more. Click the link to preview.

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