1940 Dutch Children's Charity Stamps: Child with Flowers
Netherlands · 1940 · Various (1½c, 2½c, 5c, 7½c, 10c)
A set of five Dutch semi-postal stamps from 1940, each featuring a stylized depiction of a child holding a bouquet of flowers.
Issued during the early years of World War II and the German occupation of the Netherlands, these 'Kinderzegels' (Children's Stamps) were semi-postal issues, with a surcharge likely benefiting children's welfare or other charitable causes during a period of national hardship.
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Image: Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Nederland) and Dirk van Gelder. · 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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