FREE: 1955 Saar Semi-Postal stamps (3), MLH/VF, by Albrect Durer, Scott #s B105-107 complete set

The listing, 1955 Saar Semi-Postal stamps (3), MLH/VF, by Albrect Durer, Scott #s B105-107 complete set has ended.

Up for auction or GIN are three beautiful and striking mint lightly hinged, very fine, 1955 semi-postal charity stamps from the Saar. Total est Scott catalog value is approximately $2.72. From a smoke-free, Covid19-free home. Thank you for bidding!

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Volkshilfe Charity Stamps refers to a set of three stamps issued by Saar – a once existing country.

The Saar region is located on the French-German border southeast of Luxembourg. Once, known as Saarland, this country has a rich history. Though, termed as “dead country,” meaning that it no longer issues stamps, Saar offers a unique philatelic variety.

On 10th December 1955, Saar issued a set of three stamps, known as Volkshilfe Charity Stamps. The stamps aimed at public welfare and generating money for that cause. Based on the etchings by Albrecht Dürer, the stamps come with three denominations of 5 Francs with surcharge of 3 Francs, 10 Francs with the surcharge of 5 Francs and 15 Francs with the surcharge of 7 Francs. (See R to L above photo)... The 5+3 Francs stamp features the painting of Dürer's Mother, Age 63. The 10+5 Francs stamp features Praying Hands and the last stamp of 15+7 Francs portrays an Old Man of Antwerp. All the stamps are inscribed with “VOLKSHILFE” at the top, year of issued on the left to the centre design and the name of the country flanked by the denomination and surcharge value at the bottom.

Saar produced its own postage stamps beginning in 1920 with many beautiful varieties and designs which can be good collectibles.