Belgium 1912 "Respond to an Ad" Charity Stamp

Belgium · 1912 · 10c + 5c

This semi-postal stamp features an allegorical design encouraging the public to respond to advertisements for tuberculosis prevention seals. The Art Nouveau style depicts a figure pointing towards a call to action, with the additional 5 centimes surtax dedicated to funding anti-tuberculosis efforts. The inscription reads "Répondez à l'annonce" and "Antwoord op de aankondiging," meaning "Respond to the ad" in French and Dutch.

Issued in the early 20th century, this stamp is part of a series of charity issues aimed at raising public funds and awareness for the fight against tuberculosis, a major public health crisis at the time.