uncommon1945-1980

1948 Netherlands Summer Semi-Postal Stamps

Name: 1948 Netherlands Summer Semi-Postal Stamps
Brand: Netherlands
Availability: InStock

Netherlands · 1948 · 2c+3c, 5c+3c, 7.5c+2.5c, 12.5c+2.5c

A set of four semi-postal stamps depicting children engaged in various summer activities, such as playing with a ball, building sandcastles, and flying a kite.

Issued as 'Zomerzegels' (Summer Stamps) in 1948, these semi-postal stamps included a surcharge to benefit charitable causes, a common practice for Dutch semi-postals.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

children summer recreation semi-postal charity

Catalog Numbers

scottB220-B223

michel500-503

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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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