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Switzerland 1945 Pro Juventute - Pestalozzi and Children
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Switzerland 1945 Pro Juventute - Pestalozzi and Children

Switzerland · 1945 · 10+10c

This semi-postal stamp was issued as part of Switzerland's annual Pro Juventute (For the Youth) series. The design features a portrait of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a renowned Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer, alongside two young children, symbolizing his dedication to youth education.

Issued in December 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, this stamp's theme of youth and education reflects a forward-looking perspective and the ongoing importance of social welfare programs in post-war Europe.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg452
scottB148
michel443

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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