uncommon1900-1945

Netherlands 1906 Tuberculosis Semi-Postal Stamp

Name: Netherlands 1906 Tuberculosis Semi-Postal Stamp
Brand: Netherlands
Availability: InStock

Netherlands · 1906 · 3 ct

The stamp depicts a woman holding a child, symbolizing care and health, with the text 'NEDERLAND' and 'TUBERCULOSE' prominently displayed. It has a face value of 3 cent.

Issued in 1906, this semi-postal stamp was part of an effort to raise funds for the fight against tuberculosis, a widespread and deadly disease at the time. Semi-postal stamps typically have an additional surcharge beyond their postal value, which is donated to a specific cause.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

health tuberculosis semi-postal

Image: <a href="https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoon_Derkinderen" class="extiw" title="nl:Antoon Derkinderen">nl:Antoon Derkinderen</a> (1859-1925) · 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.