Denmark – Scott # B30, used
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Denmark Scott B30 (1963) is a semi-postal charity stamp supporting aid for the physically disabled, issued with a surcharge. Offered in used condition.
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Description
This Danish semi-postal stamp, Scott B30, issued in 1963, was released to support physical rehabilitation and care for the disabled, as indicated by the inscription “Hjælp til fysisk hæmmede” (“Help for the physically disabled”).
The design uses a modern, abstract graphic style, typical of early-1960s Scandinavian design, with simplified human forms and flowing lines suggesting movement, recovery, and assistance. Rather than literal imagery, the stamp communicates its humanitarian purpose through symbolism, emphasizing dignity and progress.
As a semi-postal issue, the stamp was sold at a premium above face value, with the +10 øre surcharge directed toward charitable organizations assisting people with physical disabilities. Denmark’s semi-postals from this period reflect the country’s expanding social welfare focus and commitment to inclusive public support.
Used examples such as this show genuine postal use and add social-history interest to collections of Danish charity issues.
Scott Catalog Number: B30
Denomination: 35 øre + 10 øre surcharge
Year of Issue: 1963
Condition: Used
Country: Denmark
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