Launch of Dutch Children's Stamp Campaign, 1975

Netherlands · 1975 ·

A black and white photograph depicting the ceremonial start of the annual Dutch children's stamp campaign on Dam Square in Amsterdam, with singer Tante Leen selling the first stamps to Mayor Samkalden.

The Kinderpostzegel (children's stamp) campaign is a long-standing Dutch tradition where special stamps are sold with a surcharge to raise funds for children's charities. This image documents the official launch of the 1975 campaign.