Netherlands – Scott # 1132, used

Description

Netherlands Scott #1132 is a 2002 commemorative stamp featuring a vibrant, contemporary design celebrating childhood, imagination, and play. Issued during the Euro-era transition period, the stamp reflects the Netherlands’ long-standing tradition of bold, modern graphic design in its postage issues.

The design presents a lively collage of stylized figures, animals, toys, and abstract shapes arranged around a central yellow form, evoking themes of creativity, diversity, and youthful expression. Bright primary colors, dynamic movement, and layered imagery give the stamp a playful yet carefully balanced composition, characteristic of early 21st-century Dutch visual culture.

Unlike traditional portrait or monument stamps, Scott #1132 embraces an illustrative, almost poster-like aesthetic, emphasizing emotion and symbolism over realism. The result is a visually striking stamp that stands out within modern European commemorative issues.

This stamp was issued as a regular postage stamp with no surcharge, valid for standard postal use.

Offered here in used condition, with a clear postal cancellation visible. Color remains strong, perforations are intact, and the stamp retains solid overall eye appeal.

Scott Catalog Number: 1132
Year of Issue: 2002
Face Value: Euro-denominated (Netherlands)
Condition: Used
Country: Netherlands