uncommon1900-1945

Romania 1906 Charity Stamp - Orphans

Name: Romania 1906 Charity Stamp - Orphans
Brand: Romania

Romania · 1906 · 10 Bani

This semi-postal stamp features an allegorical design of a seated woman, representing Romania, comforting two orphans. The inscription "AJUTORUL" translates to "Help," highlighting its purpose to raise funds for charitable causes, specifically for orphans.

Issued in the early 20th century, this stamp is one of Romania's first semi-postal issues, reflecting a growing European trend of using postage to raise money for social welfare programs.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

charity children orphans allegory

Catalog Numbers

sg313

scottB1

michel164

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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