This charming 1967 welfare set from Germany illustrates scenes from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Frau Holle (Mother Hulda). Each stamp depicts a key moment from the story: spinning at the well, shaking out the feather bed to make snow fall, and the rewards and punishments of diligence and laziness. The bright woodcut-style artwork captures the folk spirit of the tale, making this set a collector favorite among fairy-tale and children’s literature themes.

Country: Germany (Deutsche Bundespost)
Year of Issue: 1967
Series Title: Welfare (Wohlfahrtsmarken) – Frau Holle (Mother Hulda)
Denominations: 10+5 Pf, 20+10 Pf, 30+15 Pf, 50+25 Pf
Type: Semi-postal / Charity Issue
Designer: Heinz Schillinger
Purpose: Issued in support of German social welfare programs