Yugoslavia Stamps
Charity Stamps of 1933-1937
Many of the surtaxed Yugoslavia stamps, issued between 1933 and 1937, feature members of the royal family. Three sets of charity stamps commemorating the Sokol Movement in Yugoslavia were also issued during this period.
All of the charity stamps issued during this period are inscribed for the Kingdom of
Yugoslavia. The Cyrillic and Western inscriptions in the designs are occasionally
reversed, or they may be used alternately on different denominations within
a set of stamps.
The six surtaxed Yugoslavia stamps shown above (Sc. #B32-B37) were issued on May 25, 1933 for the 11th International Congress of Poets, Editors, and Novelists (P.E.N.) Clubs, held in Dubrovnik.
The common design features the definitive postage stamp types of 1931-1934, each with a bottom label indicating the surtax. The surtax on these stamps benefited the P.E.N. Club of Dubrovnik.
The three commemorative Yugoslavia charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B40-B42) were issued on June 1, 1934 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Sokol Federation (Gymnastics Clubs) of Sarajevo.
The common design features an eagle soaring over a city.
The three commemorative Yugoslavia charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B43-B45) were issued on June 1, 1934 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Sokol Federation (Gymnastics Clubs) of Zagreb.
The common design features a gymnast and an eagle.
The four surtaxed Yugoslavia stamps shown above (Sc. #B48-B51) were issued on May 3, 1936. The surtax was for child welfare.
The common design features a portrait of Queen Mother Marie.
Marie of Yugoslavia (1900-1961) was the wife of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia (Lived: 1888-1934, Reigned: 1921-1934). She had three sons and was considered an example of ideal motherhood in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. She spent most of her public life supporting charities, and she has been widely regarded as being one of the greatest royal patrons of public charity.
The four Yugoslavia charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B54-B57) were issued on May 1, 1937. The surtax was for child welfare.
The designs feature portraits of Prince Tomislav (1928-2000) and Prince Andrej (1929-1990).
The 8.50 Dinar denomination souvenir sheet shown above (Sc. #B57A) was issued on September 12, 1937 for the First Yugoslavian Philatelic Exhibition, held in Belgrade from September 12 through September 19. The souvenir sheets sold at the exhibition post office for 15 Dinars each. The 6.50 Dinar surtax on each of the souvenir sheets was for the benefit of the exhibition.
The designs of the four pictorial stamps in the souvenir sheet feature women in regional costumes.
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Charity Stamps of 1933-1937
The two Yugoslavia charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B38-B39) were issued on June 28, 1933 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary Meeting of the National Sokols (Sports Associations) in Ljubljana on July 1.
The common design features a portrait of Crown Prince Peter.
The Yugoslavia Postal Tax stamp (Sc. #RA1) and the Yugoslavia Postal Tax Due stamp (Sc. #RAJ1) shown above were issued on September 17, 1933.
The postal tax was for the Red Cross. The use of these stamps was obligatory on letter mail during Red Cross Week, September 17-23, 1933.
The two Yugoslavia charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B46-B47) were issued on December 25, 1935. The surtax was for child welfare.
The common design features a mother and her children.
The Yugoslavia Postal Tax stamp (Sc. #RA2) shown above was issued on September 20, 1936.
The postal tax was for the Red Cross. The use of these stamps was obligatory on letter mail during Red Cross Week, September 20-26, 1936.
The design features a portrait of Dr. Vladen Djordjevic (1844-1930), the noted Serbian physician, writer, and politician.
The two Yugoslavia charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B52-B53) were issued on September 20, 1936. The surtax was for the Red Cross.
The common design features a portrait of Prince Regent Paul.