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This Dutch postage stamp is a classic example of early 20th‑century design from the Netherlands. It features a bold blue background with white typography and stylized wings surrounding the denomination “12½ Cent.” The word “Nederland” appears prominently at the top, symbolizing national identity and modernist aesthetics. The wing motif evokes speed and communication—fitting for a stamp—while the clean geometric layout reflects the Art Deco influence common in European postal designs of the era.
Key details
Country of issue: Netherlands
Denomination: 12½ Cent
Design motif: Stylized wings representing speed and communication
Color scheme: Blue and white
Era: Circa 1920s–1930s
Printing method: Likely letterpress or typographic printing
Designer: Possibly Jan van Krimpen or another Dutch graphic artist of the period
Usage: Common for domestic letters and postcards
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