Nederland – Netherlands 1946 – 1976 Van Krimpen (Numbers)

Bravo! Loved this!

Apologies, one slipped placing on the scanner platen.

@Timm,

Next on the list will be the 'Regina' series.
There were no further issues and I do not collect coil stamps unless they have different peroration gauge or tagging.

Coil stamps

I may have written … somewhere … "I do not collect coil stamps unless they have different peroration gauge or tagging." I suppose I have not kept that resolution.


Strips from stamp rolls printed for use in stamp dispensers

Rolls of stamps were produced for use in vending machines and stamp dispensers (zegelafgifte-apparaten) in use at post office counters. Rolls of the 2 and 8 cent stamps were printed on ordinary paper for use in the stamp dispensers used at post office counters. These had a number printed on the back of every fifth stamp. The numbers counted down, making it easy for post office staff to determine how many stamps were in stock. The rolls of the values used in vending machines did not have such a number.


Numbers on the back of stamps from rolls printed for use in stamp dispensers

The strips of 8 cents stamps are uncommon, especially in unfolded condition.

Suriname

The design was adapted for use in Dutch colonies. The first of the colonies that issued stamps in the 'Van Krimpen' design was the South American colony Suriname, in 1948. Initially, six stamps with values up to 4 cent were issued. In 1951, two further denominations were added.

The name of the colony replaces 'NEDERLAND' on the colony's stamps. Also, the arabesques that emanated from the Ns of the Dutch design were changed slightly. They emanated from the 'S' to the left and 'M' to the right of the stamp. A further centrally placed arabesque emanates from the 'N' at the centre of 'SURINAME' at the top of the stamp. This is balanced out by a further arabesque emanating from the 'N' in 'CENT' at the bottom of the stamp. Consequently, the numerals were reduced in size.


Suriname, Van Krimpen permanent series

The values of 1½ cent and 7½ cent were only issued in the colonies.

Nederlandse Antillen

On 16 October 1950, the colony of Curaçao and Dependencies, comprising the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, followed Suriname in issuing a permanent series in the 'Van Krimpen' design. The series was the third issue after the colony had been renamed 'Nederlandse Antillen.' Initially, six stamps were issued. A further denomination of 4 cent was issued in 1959.

As there was not enough space for the full name of the colony, the word 'NEDERLANDSE' was abbreviated to 'NED' followed by a raised full stop. The arabesques on either side emanated from the Ns. The righthand arabesque was changed slightly so it could emanate from the left vertical stroke of the final 'N' where it emanated from the right vertical stroke of the 'N' in the Dutch design. The adopted design had the central arabesque emanating from the 'N' at the beginning of 'ANTILLEN' at the top of the stamp much like in the design used by Suriname. The letters and numerals were smaller than on the Dutch stamp. Unlike the stamps of Suriname, the central arabesque at the top of the stamp was not balanced out by an arabesque emanating from the 'N' in 'CENT' at the bottom of the stamp.


Nederlandse Antillen, Van Krimpen permanent series

I enjoyed this thread when it came out. For completeness it must be added that this design was also used in Nederlands Nieuw Guinea. Here is a scan comparing the five cent values of the four different issues:




My apologies for the late post. I had intended to add this at the time, but it slipped my mind until now.

Jan

Nederlands Nieuw Guinea

@j2186, thanks for that nice side-by-side comparison of the designs.

As j2186 posted, the design, also, was used for the Dutch colony in the East. Since I do not collect Dutch colonies, I did not have the stamps and was looking for a set offered at a reasonable price to add here. I, now, have the full set.

The Dutch East Indies had been occupied by Japan during World War II. After the war, the Netherlands attempted to reassert its control over the colony. A struggle for independence erupted that led to the recognition of Indonesia's independence from 27 December 1949. The Netherlands, however, kept control over the western half of the island of New Guinea.

Nine stamps in the 'Van Krimpen' design were issued in the colony of Dutch New Guinea in 1950. Like the stamps issued in the other colonies, the numerals were smaller than those used for the Dutch issue. The design followed that for the Dutch Antilles.

As there was not enough space for the full name of the colony, the word 'NEDERLANDS' was dropped and only 'NIEUW GUINEA' was used. The arabesques on either side emanated from the outer letters. In the case of Dutch New Guinea, these were the 'N' of 'NIEUW' and 'A of 'GUINEA.' The righthand arabesque was adapted so it could emanate from the left vertical stroke of the final 'A.' It, also, had the central arabesque common to the colonial designs emanating from the 'G' of 'GUINEA' at the top. This central arabesque at the top of the stamp was not balanced out by an arabesque emanating from the 'N' in 'CENT' at the bottom of the stamp. Again, this follows the design for the Dutch Antilles.


Nederlands Nieuw Guinea, Van Krimpen permanent series

Cour Internationale de Justice

The Cour Internationale de Justice (International Court of Justice) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It settles legal disputes submitted to it by states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by other UN organs and specialized agencies. This court that resides in The Hague should not be confused with the International Criminal Court that can prosecute individuals, and that also resides in The Hague.

At the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, the League of Nations was established as a worldwide intergovernmental organisation aimed at maintaining peace and collective security. Article 14 of the League's Covenant called for the establishment of a Cour Permanente de Justice Internationale. This would be responsible for adjudicating any international dispute submitted to it by the contesting parties, as well as to provide an advisory opinion upon any dispute or question referred to it by the League of Nations.

The Dutch PTT issued stamps overprinted "COUR PERMANENTE DE JUSTICE INTERNATIONALE" for the exclusive use on official mail sent from the court. World War II brought on the demise of this court. Already during the war, the allied powers discussed establishing a new international court after the war. On 31 January 1946, the judges of the Cour Permanente de Justice Internationale resigned. Subsequently, the United Nations established the Cour Internationale de Justice.

On 10 February 1947, the Dutch PTT issued stamps overprinted "COUR INTERNATIONALE DE JUSTICE" for the exclusive use on official mail sent from the court. Cancelled-to-order stamps were made available to collectors. Two stamps in a new design by Jan van Krimpen were issued on 1 August 1950. The design was based on the current "Van Krimpen" design for low-value permanent stamps that had been introduced in 1946.


1950, Cour Internationale de Justice, Van Krimpen designs

The two stamps issued for the Cour Internationale de Justice (NVPH D25 – D26) had a vertical format, rather than the horizontal format of the Dutch stamps. The top two-thirds of the stamps follow the design of the Dutch stamps, except for the different shape of the numerals and the word 'CENT' that overlaps the numerals. This word was moved upward to make space for word 'COUR.'

The bottom third of the stamp shows the inscription 'COUR INTERNATIONALE DE JUSTICE'. The word 'COUR' is flanked by the mirrored bottoms of the arabesques that now end in the intertwined letters 'CJ.'

The stamps with face values of 2 cent and 4 cent were issued in the same colours as the contemporary Dutch stamps.