1937 Children's Welfare Semi-Postal Stamps
Netherlands · 1937 · 1½c+1c to 12½c+3c
This set of five semi-postal stamps features portraits of children, adapted from paintings by Frans Hals. Each stamp displays a different child's portrait and a unique face value with a charitable surcharge.
Issued as 'Kinderzegels' (Children's Welfare Stamps), these semi-postal issues were intended to raise funds for child welfare initiatives in the Netherlands, a common philanthropic practice for stamps of this type.
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Image: <div class="fn value"> Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Nederland), Pyke Koch and Jan van Kimpen.</div> · 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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