Pro Juventute 1950: Pestalozzi and Children
Switzerland · 1950 · 10+10c
This semi-postal stamp, part of the annual Pro Juventute (For Youth) series, features a portrait of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a renowned Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer. He is depicted alongside two children, symbolizing his dedication to youth education and welfare. The stamp includes a surtax, with the additional 10 centimes designated for youth charity work.
Issued in the post-war period, this stamp reflects Switzerland's ongoing commitment to social welfare and its historical contributions to educational theory through figures like Pestalozzi.
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Photogravure
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