USD 5.43, USD 7.24 series. The 3 Fr. Michel Schweiz/Liechtenstein-Spezial 2003/2004, Schwaneberger Verlag, GMBH, Mnchen. Bibracte. Swiss stamps were produced with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 12. However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. (23% off), Sale Price USD 2.65 December 3, 2022 here Website review PLUS show and tell! The 40 C. denomination, printed on white, watermarked paper with perforation gauge 11 3/4, is not shown in the image above. Thus, In about 1930 Switzerland began to use "grilled gum", a light grill applied along the gum to counteract the tendency for gummed stamps to curl. light hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. The local-rate stamps had a value of 2 rappen, with some inscribed "ORTS-POST" (German) and "POSTE LOCALE" (French). By March 19, 1798, the Helvetic Republic had come into being; although it was not until September 1798 that the entire country was conquered. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember Only 6,000 of the doubles were ever printed, and as of 2008[update], intact used doubles typically go for around US$60,000 at auction. impression were used. This issue is unique as it is the first in various ways: it is the only stamp issued by the Canton of Basel, the first item to combine engraving and embossing, and it was the first stamp to depict a bird. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. The uncut booklet sheet was discovered by a Swedish technician when he was involved in studying the Swiss methods of coil and booklet production. (25% off), Sale Price USD 1.89 Today, it is one of the . 1291. Original Price 54.54 SEK With these issues the canton of Zurich became the pioneer in continental Europe, and the second government in the entire world, to issue postage stamps. After (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! The 1907 stamp has the Swiss crosses watermark. Definitive issue, kneeling Helvetia. Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA The design was lithographed in black by Orell, Fuessli, and Company, with a pattern of fine red lines underneath, to discourage counterfeiting. my life on it! Original Price USD 51.98 Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". A thorough reorganization took place at that time, and the post mark was changed to "Central Post Adminst. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. RM T7H12H - Postage stamp from Switzerland in the Landscapes series issued in 1939. The current organization dates from 1975 but traces its lineage to 1938, when six Swiss and three Americans founded the original Society for Collectors of Switzerland in Philadelphia. Helvetia 2022 World Stamp Exhibition. Original Price USD 7.24 The Type II: engravers name J. SPRENGER (issue of 1928). The same is true for Swiss coins. Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! 71.20 SEK, 94.98 SEK sixty pages dedicated to the plate flaws on this series. personification of Switzerland. The figure was embossed but only the outline was colored, making it rather hard to pick out. Lucern was chosen as the headquarters seat for mail. Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. control of the Habsburgs (Austrian Empire). The 5fr depicted the Rtli meadow, while the 3fr and 10fr stamps showed the Mythen and Jungfrau mountains, respectively. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. The issue was also notable for the use of a colored silk thread running horizontally through the paper, as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Rayon I stamp was one of the first countrywide stamps to be put into circulation after cantons adopted the federal constitution in 1848. It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. Initially the stamps were issued with a black frame separating the white cross from the red background, but as a technically incorrect rendition of the Swiss arms, these were withdrawn. White slopping line in front of the numeral 3. There were three different so-called "watermarks", four different perforation Type II: two vertical lines crossed by two sloping lines. Differentiating stamps with the two impressed control mark types seems easy, but it can be quite problematic. Switzerland Helvetia lot 40 stamps. HELVETIA 2022 is also being held under the patronage of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatliques and the Acadmie Europenne de Philatlie. Because all Postal Departments were in Lucerne, the volume of official correspondence was extremely heavy there; but purely private letters were quite rare. Switzerland 1915 Surcharged full set of stamps. The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. In 1975 a postage stamp dedicated to Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was issued in Switzerland. "Switzerland" is a 16th Century Anglicized version of the German word Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. They got such a nickname because from the olive wreath on the head of the allegorical Sitting Helvetia figure depicted on them. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. A new design with more legible seated Helvetia appeared in 1862, now sporting a "watermark" consisting of a cross inside an ellipse (not a true watermark because it was impressed into the paper after printing), and for the first time, perforations. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. This extremely high price reflects both the importance and the beauty of this impressive philatelic item in particular. 1900 saw Switzerland's first commemorative stamps, a set of three values issued for the 25th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, with an allegorical design featuring various symbols of communication. A set of two Winterthur stamps in a very fine condition was sold by Rapp auction house at a price of $75,984 in November, 2014. All but two of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Group E are as follows. The stamp fetched $16,000. barely be seen, even in watermark fluid. 1850 10-rappen yellow with complete frame around the cross is exceedingly scarce, unlike its similar counterpart with no frame around the center cross in the design. In 1852 a 15-rappen/centime value inscribed "RAYON III" was issued, using the same design as previously, but printed entirely in vermilion. denominations are very rare and seldom But some philatelists explained it by the fact that it was used in Geneva and the district of Nyon in Canton Vaud. At the bureau they received the first Helvetic Republic postmarks. These are known to have existed from November 1798 to July 1799. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swiss Schweiz stamps Helvetia stock page 1934/73 used lot of 61 stamps at the best online prices at eBay! multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year A rare Double Geneva of 1843 is the third oldest European stamp issue after the Zurich 4 and 6 (1842), and the British Penny Black and Two penny blue, (1840). A first printing in light green instead of the chosen blue was first believed to be a proof, but now acknowledged as first trial printing. Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. perforation holes frequently caused the stamps to tear when they were Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. This was the first issue to deal with the multiple languages of Switzerland; in addition to the word "FRANCO" at the top, the other three sides listed the denomination in rappen, centimes, and (Italian) centesimi. website. In the Lucerne marking, there was a line below the wording, and in the one used in Berne a small "posthorn" appeared. The Swiss For membership information, please contact Richard T. Hall atsecretary2@swiss-stamps.org. The issue also features the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn. One of such specimens was offered by Heinrich Koehler Auctions in September, 2016. denomination stamp, with the cross-in-oval type 2 control mark and perforation gauge 11 3/4, is very rare. In 1843 the Canton of Zurich decided to issue stamps to prepay postage. The countrys long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Two horizontal lines below letters E and C in VECCHIA. World Stamp Exhibition18 22 May 2022. gibraltar 2011 EUROPA Stamps - Year of Forest 3 x sheets of 8 stamps CV 36.00 (#165929262924), GUINEA 2006 50 YEAR EUROPA CEPT MINI SHEET+ 6 BLOCKS 915 -920 MNH - CV 70,00 (#165929164361), ISRAEL SELECTION OF 25 DIFFERENT STAMPS SOME WITH TABS. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. The deadline for bids is April 15, 2023. denominations were printed on granite paper with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 11. 24.03.2022 perforations and watermarks greatly expanded the number of stamps Stamps. The English equivalent of the Latin name is "Swiss Confederation." This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. A specialized world stamp exhibition, with FIP Patronage and FEPA Recognition, celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Sitting Helvetia, the first perforate Swiss stamp and the first to bear the appellation Helvetia, still used today. We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. Between 1901 and 1904, the perforation gauge 11 3/4 was again used for two Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design. Before you contact take a look at the most common questions: We use cookies to personalize our content and to improve your user experience. The first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zrich, Geneva (1843) and Basel (1845) for their own use.. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. Some people have. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1947 Pro Patria Swiss Railway - USED. The yellow 1850 Rayon II 10 rappen was issued for letter postage beyond the cantonal borders and for nationwide use. The stamps were printed with both perforation 11 1/2 x 11 and perforation 11 3/4. The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. denomination stamp is exceedingly rare, with about six examples being known.This word "Suisse". White line below letters tof in Altstoffe. The next time red ink markings would be found again would be on Berne post markings. Look at the watermark. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. Between On March 1, 1843, Zrich issued their first stamps: Zurich 4 and Zurich 6.The Zurich 4 and 6, making it the second type of stamp in the world, after the UK's Penny Black three years earlier. Zurich 1846 4r black, featuring black Rosette cancel of Winterthur, was sold for $12,650 by Cherrystone auction in July, 2013. Today the AHPS offers a full range of services to some325collectors and researchers located primarily in the United States, but also in Canada, Great Britain and Switzerland. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. What then is "Helvetia"? The stamp was issued in sheets of 100, but the total number of items that was printed is also unknown. Colored smudge below letters ELVE in HELVETIA. Some 60 years later the sheet became available for sale in Sweden. the Standing Helvetia series was finally retired at the end of 1907, a Between 1901 and 1903, the perforation gauge for all the current Swiss stamps was changed to 11 1/2 x 12. Zumstein catalog order. inscription BERNH. affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, The branches of the cross are RF EG49RY - SWITZERLAND - CIRCA 1908: stamp printed by Switzerland, shows Helvetia, circa 1908. This Helvetia is the female This latter fact is presented using an elegant effect on the left margin of the miniature sheet. That is why the mint examples are difficult to find. In June 1799, the Seat of Government was transferred to Berne. These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. C $10.96 + C $2.79 shipping. on them. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. 1899 and 1903, the 25 C., 50 C., and 1 Fr. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swiss postage stamps. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The The service was named for him "Fischerpost". 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were In September 1798, all postal mail was ordered to be "a natural and necessary property of the state" or, in modern parlance, nationalization was ordered. separated. Switzerland Stamp VARIETARY STAMPCOLLECTION LOT #7 $450 $199.00 $0.99 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED 1800's CANTON SWITZERLAND 40F JUSTICE REVENUE STAMP SHEET WITH TABS UNUSED OG $201.55 Free shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED INVESTOR LOT OF SWITZERLAND STAMPS IN MINI FOLDER $124.15 Free shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED buying his lot. that they come from would be called similarly "Schweizerland". The stamps with the depiction of Helvetia were issued between the years 1882 and 1891 with the denominations ranging from 2 Cents to 3 Francs. They are the most popular specialization subject for most serious classical Swiss philatelists. USD 2.65, USD 6.58 The nickname for these issues stuck, and just about every collector of Swiss stamps now refers to them as "The Strubels". The most popular subjects of philatelic issues produced by this country are important historical events, the famous people, and its stunning Alpine scenery. The best of the remaining five examples was sold for $4,130 by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in February, 2016. Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. The allegory is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear and a shield emblazoned with the Swiss flag, and commonly with braided hair, commonly with a wreath as a symbol of confederation. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. Something went wrong. Such a scarce version of Swiss Pro Aero stamp in mint never hinged condition, with a good colour and strong centering, was sold for$9,000 by US philatelic auction house in December, 2012. She holds a spear in her right arm, and her left arm is resting on a shield, emblazoned with the arms of the Helvetic Confederation. This was abandoned around 1944. The new watermark is shown in the image In the map of ancient Gaul, shown above, one of the Sweden | English (US) | kr (SEK), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. gauges, and two different papers, during the life of the series. Helvetia. Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia] Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia]. She is commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the symbol of confederation. After almost 50 years, the time has finally come again: next year, Switzerland will host HELVETIA 2022, a world philately exhibition, from 18 to 22 May. Cookie Policy. Original Price USD 2.52 The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over This is the second miniature sheet to be issued at HELVETIA 2022. Though Interests range from new issues, rarer stamps, errors, cancels, postal history research, and international exhibitions. Also, make Helvetia design, shown above, were issued between 1882 and 1891. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). Learn how and when to remove this template message, postage stamp dedicated to Beat Fischer von Reichenbach, Local mail and rayon stamps of Switzerland, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Switzerland&oldid=1056216979, Articles lacking in-text citations from December 2011, Articles needing translation from German Wikipedia, Articles lacking reliable references from May 2017, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2008, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. For many years an issue of 3-5 stamps came out on 1 December each year, until 1972. Switzerland is inviting visitors to attend the HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition, which will take place from 18 to 22 May at the Padiglione Conza fairground and convention center in Lugano. The basically collectible denominations are shown in the image above. Nowadays, the Basel Dove is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical stamps in the world. Want stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive Switzerland: varieties on postage stamps - Definitive Issues - World Stamps Project Types and varieties of Swiss Postage Stamps: Definitive Issues 1908. most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day There's also Return to Switzerland Stamps fromSwiss Stamps - What does Helvetia mean? The country's long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. These were issued in two denominations: the 4-rappen for local letters, and a 6-rappen value for use on letters to other cantonal districts. Sitting Helvetia. US $2.50Standard Shipping. This page was last edited on 20 November 2021, at 13:12. Very rarely, horizontally inverted pairs, and even more rarely, vertical pairs, can be found and are greatly sought after by collectors with values reaching sometimes US$150'000 to US$200'000 at auction. For the 3 Francs one, again the watermark is important. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. Switzerland is also notable for the fact that it didn't took part in any military conflicts for about 500 years now! French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. And, the Republic was administratively reorganized into twenty-two (22) Cantons. Berne has a small 20 x 24 mm. It is printed in black on yellow-green paper and its design comprises twin coats of arms, each surrounded by the words Poste de Geneve/5 C/Port local within a square. Helvetia Swiss stamp issues are immense. Therefore, there were two types of postmarks. 21 May Please send individual documents to the following address by 16 June 2022 at the latest: Post CH Network Ltd, Retail Logistics, Cancellation Service, HELVETIA 2022, Werkstrasse 41, 3250 Lyss, Switzerland. All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. They were which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the AHPS annual dues are $23 in the U.S., $30 overseas. You consent to our cookies if you continue using our website. These The adoption of the federal constitution in 1848 made it practical to issue confederation-wide stamps, and the first of these came out in 1850 (the exact date is uncertain). Box 15053, Asheville, NC 28813-0053 or by e-mail at secretary2@swiss-stamps.org . White circle in the field next to Helvetias hand to the left. Airmail covers are listed and valued per 2013 Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch where appropriate. 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