Little Red Riding Hood Welfare Stamp
West Germany · 1960 · 10+5 DM
The stamp depicts a stylized illustration of Little Red Riding Hood carrying a basket, set against a backdrop of trees, representing the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
This stamp is part of a German social welfare series, where a surcharge (the +5 DM) was added to the face value to raise funds for charitable causes, a common practice in post-war Germany.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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