Switzerland 1956-1957 Pro Juventute Semi-Postal Stamps
Switzerland · 1956 · Various
This set of five semi-postal stamps was issued in 1956 for the Pro Juventute (For Youth) foundation. The designs feature portraits of Swiss children from different cantons, including a girl from Appenzell and a boy from Valais, alongside native flora and fauna like the Alpine Rose and the Apollo butterfly. The surtax on these stamps directly supported child welfare programs in Switzerland.
The annual Pro Juventute issues are a long-standing Swiss tradition, raising funds for youth welfare since 1912. This particular set reflects the post-war focus on community, heritage, and social support.
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Photogravure
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