uncommon1900-1945

Netherlands 1939 Summer Charity Stamps - Famous Dutch Personalities

Name: Netherlands 1939 Summer Charity Stamps - Famous Dutch Personalities
Brand: Netherlands

Netherlands · 1939 · 1½c, 3c, 5c, 6c, 12½c Guilder

This set of five Dutch Summer Charity stamps from 1939 features portraits of prominent historical and cultural figures. The designs include painters Matthijs Maris and Anton Mauve, physician Gerard van Swieten, theologian and writer Nicolaas Beets, and governor Pieter Stuyvesant.

Issued on the eve of World War II, these 'Zomerzegels' were charity stamps intended to raise funds for social welfare, a common practice in the Netherlands to support various causes. They also served to highlight significant figures in Dutch history and culture during a period of national introspection.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

charity portraits art history famous-people dutch-culture

Catalog Numbers

sg498-502

nvph318-322

scottB118-B122

michel308-312

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$40

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.