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.