common1945-1980

1953 Summer Stamps: Flowers

Name: 1953 Summer Stamps: Flowers
Brand: Netherlands
Availability: InStock

Netherlands · 1953 · 5+3c, 7+3c, 10+4c, 12+4c, 20+5c

A set of five Dutch summer stamps from 1953, each depicting a different stylized flower: Hyacinth, African Marigold, Narcissus, Anemone, and Iris. The stamps include a surcharge for charitable causes.

These 'Zomerzegels' (Summer Stamps) were an annual tradition in the Netherlands, issued with a surcharge to support social and cultural initiatives, reflecting post-war community building and welfare efforts.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

flowers flora summer charity

Catalog Numbers

nvph602-606

Image: Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Nederland) · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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