Elements of the Children's World - Kinderpostzegels (1971)

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22 Nov

Year: 1971

Format: Postage stamp

Illustrator: Babs van Wely (1924-2007)

Client: Kinderpostzegels

Details: This stamp design is from a 1971 series of Kinderpostzegels (children's charity stamps) from the Netherlands. The theme is 'elements of the children's world', with designs featuring earth, water, air, sun and moon.

They were designed by Dutch illustrator Babs van Wely (1924-2007) who was well-known for her children's books and poster designs. She also taught at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague from 1963 to 1984.

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Elements of the Children's World - Kinderpostzegels (1971)

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Elements of the Children's World - Kinderpostzegels (1971)