Switzerland 1945 Pro Juventute - Pestalozzi and Children

Name: Switzerland 1945 Pro Juventute - Pestalozzi and Children
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1945 · 10c+5c

This semi-postal stamp from the annual Pro Juventute (For the Youth) series features a portrait of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a pioneering Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer. He is depicted alongside two children, symbolizing his dedication to child education and welfare. The stamp includes a surtax, with the additional 5 centimes designated to fund youth charity projects.

Issued in the immediate aftermath of World War II, this stamp reflects Switzerland's ongoing commitment to social welfare and its focus on rebuilding and caring for the younger generation. The Pro Juventute series is a long-standing Swiss tradition, raising funds for child and youth services since 1912.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

famous-people children charity education pro-juventute

Catalog Numbers

sg454

scottB148

michel443

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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

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.