Swiss Stamps
Pro Juventute Issues
of 1972-1977
Most of the Pro Juventute Swiss stamps issued between 1972 and 1977 feature the theme of Roses and Forest Plants. With only one exception, these sets DO NOT contain stamps picturing anything else but the major thematic subject.
All of the Pro Juventute stamps were issued on December 1 of each year. These thematic issues are all photogravure.
Unless stated otherwise, the surtax amounts on all these Swiss stamps benefited the Pro Juventute (For the Children) Foundation.
The 1972 Pro Juventute stamps are shown above (Zu. WI #240-43, Mi. #984-87, Sc. #B410-13). These thematic stamps feature Famous Roses, as follows:
- 10 C. + 10 C. - McGredy's Sunset.
- 20 C. + 10 C. - Miracle.
- 30 C. + 10 C. - Papa Meilland.
- 40 C. + 20 C. - Madame Dimitriu.
The 1973 Pro Juventute stamps are shown above (Zu. WI #244-47, Mi. #1013-16, Sc. #B418-21). These thematic stamps feature Forest Plants (Fruits of the Forest), as follows:
- 15 C. + 05 C. - Chestnut.
- 30 C. + 10 C. - Sweet Cherries.
- 40 C. + 20 C. - Blackberries.
- 60 C. + 20 C. - Blueberries.
The 1974 Pro Juventute stamps are shown above (Zu. WI #248-51, Mi. #1042-45, Sc. #B426-29). These thematic stamps feature Forest Plants, as follows:
- 15 C. + 10 C. - Laurel.
- 30 C. + 10 C. - Belladonna.
- 40 C. + 20 C. - Laburnum.
- 60 C. + 20 C. - Mistletoe.
The 1975 Pro Juventute stamps are shown above (Zu. WI #252-56, Mi. #1062-66, Sc. #B434-38).
The 10 C. + 5 C. denomination stamp shown above was issued to publicize Stamp Day. The design features a historical mail bucket.
The higher-denomination thematic stamps feature Forest Plants, as follows:
- 15 C. + 10 C. - Hepatica.
- 30 C. + 20 C. - Mountain Ash Berries.
- 50 C. + 20 C. - Yellow Nettle.
- 60 C. + 25 C. - Sycamore Maple.
The 1976 Pro Juventute stamps are shown above (Zu. WI #257-60, Mi. #1083-86, Sc. #B443-46). These thematic stamps feature Forest Plants (Medicinal Plants), as follows:
- 20 C. + 10 C. - Barberry.
- 40 C. + 20 C. - Black Elder.
- 40 C. + 20 C. - Linden.
- 80 C. + 40 C. - Pulmonaria.
The 1977 Pro Juventute stamps are shown above (Zu. WI #261-64, Mi. #1112-15, Sc. #B451-54). These thematic stamps feature Roses, as follows:
- 20 C. + 10 C. - Bi-Colored Fox Rose.
- 40 C. + 20 C. - Noble Rose.
- 70 C. + 30 C. - Persian Fox Rose.
- 80 C. + 40 C. - Moss Rose.
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