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Switzerland 1980 Pro Juventute: Alpine Rose

Name: Switzerland 1980 Pro Juventute: Alpine Rose
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1980 · 50+25c

This semi-postal stamp features a detailed illustration of an Alpine Rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum), a flower native to the Swiss Alps. The design highlights the delicate pink blossoms and green leaves of the plant. It was issued as part of the annual Pro Juventute series, with a surcharge dedicated to funding youth welfare programs.

The Pro Juventute (For the Youth) foundation has issued annual charity stamps in Switzerland since 1912, making them a long-standing philatelic tradition focused on supporting children and families.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

flowers plants charity pro-juventute alpine-rose

Catalog Numbers

sgS101

scottB471

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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.

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