Luxembourg 1956 Caritas, St. Willibrord
Luxembourg · 1956 · 2.50F + 0.25F
This semi-postal stamp is part of the annual Caritas series, issued to raise funds for charity. The design features a miniature from the Echternach Gospels, depicting Saint Willibrord, an Anglo-Saxon missionary and the first Bishop of Utrecht, who established the Abbey of Echternach in Luxembourg.
The Caritas series, initiated in 1924, is a long-standing tradition in Luxembourg philately, combining postage with a charitable surtax to support social welfare organizations.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
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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