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Belgium King Albert I 'Caritas' Charity Stamp

Name: Belgium King Albert I 'Caritas' Charity Stamp
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1910 · 10c + 10c

This semi-postal stamp features a portrait of King Albert I, who ascended to the throne in 1909. To the right is an allegorical figure representing 'Caritas' or Charity, holding a flaming heart. The stamp was issued to raise funds for the fight against tuberculosis, with the surtax (the second value) going directly to the cause.

Issued early in the reign of King Albert I, this stamp is part of Belgium's long tradition of 'charity stamps' that use postal services to raise money for social welfare and public health initiatives.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty charity allegory portraits

Catalog Numbers

sgS20

scottB20

michel100

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.