INTRODUCTION TO HUNGARIAN PHILATELY

Hungarian Stamps and Their Background 1871-1940
Copyright 1948, Western Stamp Collector.
Reprinted with permission, 2002.

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SEMI-POSTAL ISSUES 1913-1940 (THE REGENCY) Nos. B77-79 TYPE: SP15, 16, 17 ISSUED: April 8, 1924 PROCESS: Engraved PAPER: Watermarked four double crosses PERF.: 12 DESIGNERS: (SP15) A. Biczo (SP16) Elisabeth Kovacs (SP17) F. Helbing ENGRAVED: At Hungarian Government Printing Bureau PURPOSE: For child welfare, for fight against tuberculosis, and for benefit of the Postal Sanatorium PICTURE: Child with symbols of peace, a dove and olive branch. Mother and infant in cradle Child being instructed in archery HISTORY: Each stamp has inscription on the back stating it was sold at a premium of 100% over face, for charity.

          

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This Introduction is also available in three large sections as follows:

Section 1 (Nos. 1 - 132)
Section 2 (Nos. 153 - 558)
Section 3 (Nos. B1 - C34)

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