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Stamps of Monaco

Charity Stamps of 1914-1920

The first surtaxed postage stamps of Monaco appeared during 1914.  These types of stamps feature a "value added amount" or "surtax amount" in addition to the postal denomination of the stamp, for the purpose of funding national organizations, public events, and / or public charities.



The overprinted and surtaxed definitive stamp of Monaco shown above (Sc. #B1) was issued in October 1914, with the surtax benefiting the Red Cross.



The seven surtaxed pictorial charity stamps of Monaco shown above (Sc. #B2-B8) were issued in 1919.  The surtax was for French Widows and Orphans of World War I.

The common design features a
widow holding a child, with a view of Monaco in the background.



These five 1919 charity stamps of Monaco were overprinted, re-valued, and re-surtaxed on March 20, 1929, in celebration of the Marriage of Princess Charlotte to Prince Pierre, Comte de Polignac. They are shown above (Sc. #B9-B13)The surtax was for French Widows and Orphans of World War I.



These five 1919 charity stamps of Monaco were also overprinted BUT NOT re-valued, or re-surtaxed on March 20, 1929, in celebration of the Marriage of Princess Charlotte to Prince Pierre, Comte de Polignac. They are shown above (Sc. #B14-B18)The surtax was for French Widows and Orphans of World War I.


These would be the last Monaco charity stamps until 1937, when new, engraved, pictorial stamps would again be issued for public health and public welfare charities.





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