William Tell's Son, Pro Juventute Semi-Postal

Switzerland · 1913 · 5c+5c

This stamp features a portrait of Walter Tell, the son of the legendary Swiss folk hero William Tell. It is one of the earliest issues in the long-running Pro Juventute series, which raises funds for child welfare organizations in Switzerland. The design is notable for its high-quality photogravure printing, a hallmark of Swiss stamp production.

Issued annually since 1912, the Pro Juventute (For the Youth) stamps are a beloved Swiss tradition, representing one of the world's longest-running semi-postal series dedicated to a single cause.