Switzerland 1951 5c Pro Juventute - Heinrich Pestalozzi
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
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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