Switzerland 1951 5c Pro Juventute - Heinrich Pestalozzi

Name: Switzerland 1951 5c Pro Juventute - Heinrich Pestalozzi
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1951 · 5c

This stamp features a portrait of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a renowned Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer. Issued as part of the annual Pro Juventute (For the Youth) series, it includes a charity surtax to support youth welfare programs in Switzerland. The design is simple yet dignified, focusing on the influential figure.

The Pro Juventute series, initiated in 1912, is a long-standing Swiss tradition of issuing semi-postal stamps to raise funds for child and youth welfare, reflecting the nation's commitment to social programs.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

pro-juventute famous-people educators portraits charity

Catalog Numbers

sg523

scottB208

michel557

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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