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1946 Princesses Irene, Margriet, and Beatrix
common1945-1980

1946 Princesses Irene, Margriet, and Beatrix

Netherlands · 1946 · 1c, 2c, 3c, 5c, 7.5c, 10c

This set of six stamps features profile portraits of Dutch Princesses Irene, Margriet, and Beatrix at various ages. Each stamp includes the princess's name and its specific denomination.

Issued in 1946, these stamps commemorate the Dutch Royal Family's return and symbolize national hope and recovery following World War II. The princesses represented the future of the Netherlands.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Nederland), Sem Hartz and Jan van Krimpen · License: Public domain

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