Saarland – Scott # 251, hinged

Description

Issued in 1954, Saar Scott #251 is a charity and welfare-themed definitive-style issue depicting a classical Madonna and Child motif. The image draws on traditional European religious art, emphasizing themes of care, protection, and compassion in the postwar Saar Territory.

The design presents a finely engraved, intimate portrait of a mother holding an infant, rendered in soft green tones with careful shading and line work. The composition echoes Renaissance and Baroque devotional imagery, reflecting Saar’s cultural heritage and the continued influence of religious iconography in mid-20th-century European stamp design. The denomination 10 francs appears in framed panels at the lower corners, with “SAAR” centered prominently below the image.

This stamp forms part of Saar’s mid-1950s social and cultural issues, produced during the territory’s final years as a separate postal administration before its reintegration with Germany in 1957. The engraving quality and restrained palette give the stamp a timeless, contemplative character.

This example is offered unused, hinged, with original gum present and a hinge mark on the reverse. The design remains sharp, with intact perforations and clean margins.

Country: Saar
Year of Issue: 1954
Scott Number: 251
Denomination: 10 francs
Condition: Unused, Hinged