Belgium year 1938 stamps – Prince Albert of Liege full set ☀ MNH **
That is a famous and very popular semi-postal issue from Belgium! The stamps featuring the young Prince Albert of Liège (who later became King Albert II) were issued to raise funds for the Anti-Tuberculosis Fund in 1938.
These are considered Semi-Postal (or Charity) Stamps because the face value is divided into two parts: the postage fee and the charity surcharge (e.g., $10c + 5c$).
Here are the key details for the complete set:
👑 Belgium 1938: Prince Albert of Liège Anti-Tuberculosis Fund
- Year of Issue: 1938
- Purpose: To raise funds for the fight against Tuberculosis (TB).
- Subject: A portrait of Prince Albert of Liège as a young boy, born in 1934 (son of King Leopold III and Queen Astrid).
- Set Size: 8 values (the complete set typically contains eight different stamp denominations).
- Catalog Numbers:
- Scott: B225 – B232 (The ‘B’ prefix denotes Semi-Postal/Charity stamps in the Scott catalog).
- Yvert & Tellier: N° 488 – 495
| Scott # | Denomination | Color | Postage + Surcharge |
| B225 | 10c + 5c | Brown | 15 Centimes Total |
| B226 | 30c + 5c | Purple | 35 Centimes Total |
| B227 | 40c + 5c | Olive Brown | 45 Centimes Total |
| B228 | 75c + 5c | Gray | 80 Centimes Total |
| B229 | 1F + 25c | Red | 1.25 Francs Total |
| B230 | 1.75F + 25c | Blue | 2.00 Francs Total |
| B231 | 2.50F + 2.50F | Green | 5.00 Francs Total |
| B232 | 5F + 5F | Red Brown | 10.00 Francs Total |
💰 Collectibility and Value
- Popularity: This set is highly collectible due to its tie to Royal Family themes and its charitable purpose, making it a favorite among Belgian collectors and topical collectors.
- Condition: The value of the set depends most heavily on its condition. A complete set of 8 stamps in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition is generally desired.
