South Africa 1927-1928 Child Welfare Semi-Postal Stamps

South Africa · 1927 · 1d+1d, 2d+1d, 3d+1d

This set of three semi-postal stamps was issued to raise funds for child welfare. The designs feature portraits of children, with the 1d stamp showing a young boy, the 2d a young girl, and the 3d an infant. Each stamp includes a surtax, indicated by the '+1d', which was directed to charitable causes.

Issued by the Union of South Africa, these were the country's first semi-postal stamps, establishing a tradition of using postage to support social and charitable initiatives.