Netherlands 1950 Summer Charity Stamps, Child Welfare

Netherlands · 1950 · 2+2c, 5+3c, 6+4c, 10+5c, 20+5c

This set of five semi-postal stamps was issued for the annual Summer Charity campaign to benefit child welfare organizations in the Netherlands. Each stamp features a charming portrait of a Dutch child, with the highest value depicting Princess Marijke (later known as Princess Christina). The designs, created by Hubert Levigne, capture the innocence of youth and the spirit of post-war recovery.

Issued in 1950, these stamps reflect the post-World War II focus on social welfare and rebuilding, with a particular emphasis on caring for the nation's children.