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