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German Youth Welfare Stamp
common1945-1980

German Youth Welfare Stamp

Germany · 1956 · 10+5 Pf

A semi-postal stamp featuring a stylized depiction of a young person, possibly a boy, with a bird, symbolizing youth and freedom.

Issued by West Germany in 1956 as a semi-postal stamp to raise additional funds for youth welfare programs, reflecting the nation's post-war reconstruction and commitment to social support.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg1238
scottB353
michel232

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.