Issued on 13 December 1975 for the Themabelga philatelic exhibition (13–21 December 1975, Brussels), this set of charity stamps highlights traditional Belgian street vendors in period dress.

• 6.50F + 3F – Potato Seller (Aardappelverkoper / Marchand de Pommes de Terre), depicted carrying a basket and cooking pot.

• 6.50F + 3F – Basket Carrier (Korf draagster / Hotteuse), a woman with a large wicker basket strapped to her back.

• 4.50F + 1.50F – Cheese Seller (Kaasverkoopster / Marchande de Fromage), a woman balancing a cheese-laden tray on her head.

These issues were semi-postal stamps, with surcharges benefiting social and cultural causes. Designed with fine detail, they represent the importance of folk traditions and everyday working-class life in Belgian heritage.

Technical Details

• Country: Belgium

• Year of Issue: 1975

• Event: Themabelga Philatelic Exhibition

• Date of Issue: 13 December 1975

• Denominations: 6.50F + 3F (two designs), 4.50F + 1.50F

• Theme: Traditional Street Vendors, Folk Life, Charity Stamps

• Type: Semi-postal (charity surcharge)

• Printing: Multicolor

• Designer/Artist: O. Baillien (OB) & C. Stallaerts (CS)

Collector Notes

This set is sought after for its ethnographic theme, charity surcharge, and strong link to Belgian cultural identity. It appeals to collectors of folk costumes, working life depictions, semi-postals, and thematic exhibitions. Well-centered mint sets are especially desirable.