Republ. In the Lucerne marking, there was a line below the wording, and in the one used in Berne a small "posthorn" appeared. that my Group C stamps shown above are correct, but still, I wouldn't stake 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. (20% off), Sale Price 522.51 SEK This item has an extended handling time and a delivery estimate greater than 13 business days. Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. Read our Cookie Policy. The stamps continued in use until 1883; many of them are common and cheaply available today, although legitimate cancellations on the granite paper varieties are uncommon because of the short period of use. of a paper that contained the Swiss cross watermark. Closeup of the red thread embedded in the paper of the 1855 10rp stamp of Switzerland. World Stamp Exhibition18 22 May 2022. denomination stamp is exceedingly rare, with about six examples being known.This clarity, the different issues described in this page are presented in SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1941 Airmail - USED. This perforation measurement is critical in identifying the stamps from this first set.The catalog attributes of Group A are as follows. "Confoederatio" means "confederation" and "Helvetica" is a reference to the Helvetians, a Celtic tribe that lived in Switzerland when the Romans invaded. light hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. inscription BERNH. That is why there are no Swiss issues devoted to the theme of war. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. The possibilities for specialization in the Standing There's also Usages of the Standing Helvetia stamps after 1908 are very scarce. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. (both types printed in sheets and in rolls), Types II and III (type I doesnt exist) control of the Habsburgs (Austrian Empire). $293,000 5 Rp. They were Switzerland is officially known by the Latin name "Confoederatio Helvetica" for historical reasons. Switzerland: varieties on postage stamps - Definitive Issues - World Stamps Project Types and varieties of Swiss Postage Stamps: Definitive Issues 1908. it projected into the oval above. (In the illustration to the left, the thread is faintly visible about 1/3 of the distance from the bottom of the stamp, looking almost like a crease.). You consent to our cookies if you continue using our website. Most collectors choose to take the effort (20% off), Sale Price USD 5.43 flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. name represents Switzerland. mark which reads "Helvt. One of the specimens of this notable Swiss stamp brought $34,500 at Cherrystone sale that took place in March, 2015. See details. The building next to the Berne Minster Gothic Chapel in Berne was used as a post office from 1675 to 1883. In 1675, Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was granted permission to operate a private postal service in Bern, Switzerland. In The most popular subjects of philatelic issues produced by this country are important historical events, the famous people, and its stunning Alpine scenery. The current perforated 11 1/2 x 12 Standing Helvetia denominations were all printed on this new paper. February 4, 2023 here Pipex planning PLUS an interesting stamp. (The paper has red and blue silk threads, clearly visible in the larger image of the stamp to the left.) Various nuances, such as a secret mark or a curl, not obvious and not evident at first sight, can make an ordinary stamp expensive. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember are numerous plate-flaws and retouches on just about every stamp in this Her frizzy, unkempt appearance is reminiscent of the title character in Der Struwwelpeter (Shockheaded Peter), a somewhat horrific collection of 19th-century German stories about misbehaving children. RM T7H12H - Postage stamp from Switzerland in the Landscapes series issued in 1939. But some philatelists explained it by the fact that it was used in Geneva and the district of Nyon in Canton Vaud. Basel Dove is the world's first tri-color stamp issued by Switzerland in 1845. So not every stamp that looks like a stamp that appears on this page can be that expensive. issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. The majority of the standing Helvetia issues, in used condition, denominations are very rare and seldom This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. Philately: from 28.4.2022 to 30.6.2023 or while stocks last, Branches: from 5.5.2022 to 30.6.2023 or while stocks last, Offset, 4-colour; Gutenberg AG, Schaan, Principality of Liechtenstein, White stamp paper with optical brightener, matt gummed, 110 gm, CHF 0.08/min. They were both printed on paper with the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. Return to Switzerland Stamps fromSwiss Stamps - Standing Helvetia Issues of 1881-1907, The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). 1899 and 1903, the 25 C., 50 C., and 1 Fr. The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. postmen would often improvise or play well-known melodies on the horn to entertain those along their delivery. The basically collectible denominations are shown in the image above. All but the 3 Fr. Between This was a 2-rappen value featuring a white embossed dove carrying a letter in its beak, and inscribed "STADT POST BASEL", a design by the architect Melchior Berry. But, an additional inscription, reading "10 PORT CANTONAL Cent" ran across the top of each pair. sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or (Also on overprinted stamps of 1921). The Zumstein catalog contains a chart with some great tools for identifying the impressions of the cross-in-oval, as well as the various perforation types on the standing Helvetia issues. Most people know that this Please. separated. The lots for auction number 186 are shown on this page. Sg 298-301. Rayon I stamps, printed on blue (shades), wove paper, was auctioned for $293,000 by Rapp auction house in November, 2008. Initially the red line were vertical, but starting in 1846 they were printed horizontal. 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. For further details: helvetia2022.ch/en/programTarget not accessible, Main entrance: Via Campo Marzio, 6900 Lugano. The uncut booklet sheet was discovered by a Swedish technician when he was involved in studying the Swiss methods of coil and booklet production. Unfortunately, it had been stored so carelessly that five of the ten gutter pairs were destroyed. Show One Frame Champion and Gold Award and AHPS Single Frame Award to Harlan F. Stone for Switzerland's 5c Perforated Sitting Helvetia: Uncommon Uses of Two Common Stamps Swiss Exhibits Perform at WESTPEX 2006 AHPS members and other Swiss exhibitors won these awards at WESTPEX outside San Francisco, April 28-30: These are known to have existed from November 1798 to July 1799. French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. AHPS annual dues are $23 in the U.S., $30 overseas. the ISO symbol for Switzerland, "CH", stands for? September 9, 2022 here show and tell > interesting discovery, July 9, 2022 here show and tell and general discussion. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the Series: Sitting Helvetia Catalog codes: Mi:CH 16IIAym, Sn:CH 23, Sg:CH 32, Un:CH 29c, Zum:CH . The reason why the stamp is called the Vaud 4 is unknown. Helvetia is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confderatio Helvetica: the Swiss Confederation. Heart-like spot next to the right denomination value to the left. Our guide to Disposing of a Collection can be found here. C $11.54 + C $3.46 shipping. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Great! branches of the cross are thicker, and the double lines of the oval are If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. Two varieties of the cross-in-oval Switzerland : Stamps : Years List . William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland, whose legendary exploits were first recorded in a late 15th century Swiss chronicle. are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about Fr. All of the preceding issues were declared invalid on 1 October 1854, and replaced with the seated allegorical figure "Helvetia", the first of several issues known as "seated Helvetias". In 1845, Geneva switched to conventional single 5c stamps. Learn more. Basel issued their own stamp, the "Basel Dove" in 1845. strong hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. early Swiss stamps that we see? 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. Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. They were also the 3rd (1843), 4th (1843), and 5th (1845) adhesive postage stamp issuing nations of the World. Want Box 15053, Asheville, NC 28813-0053 or by e-mail at secretary2@swiss-stamps.org . Both of them are shown in the image above. Something went wrong. was introduced, and all Swiss stamps have been printed on paper with the first type, the oval is 8.9 mm wide at its widest point. The grill is most obvious on mint stamps, but is faintly visible on used stamps as well. Also, make C $11.23 + C $2.79 shipping. Inner frame right from letters JS (above A in HELVETIA) broken. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia] Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia]. War, the armies of Julius Caesar defeated the Helvetii at the battle of Though basic tools required to specialize in this series are a perforation This even resulted in some reprimands from their superiors to stop playing vulgar opera arias that the post office thought undignified. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swiss postage stamps. denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. For bidding instructions and the lot descriptions, please click here > AHPS #186 listingThe auction and lot descriptions are also published in the AHPS journal Tell. Like the first Zrich issue, it consisted of pairs of stamps; these were each printed in black on yellow-green paper, depicting the city's arms, and inscribed "Poste de Genve" at the top and "Port local" at the bottom. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. USD 849.03, USD 1,415.04 most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day FROM 1950 ONWARDS (#165925737051). These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. 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. Also in 1914, the first of many scenic stamps were issued. During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic".In Created by the architect Melchoir Berry, Basel Dove features three colors: blue, crimson, and black. (25% off), Sale Price 135.00 SEK Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. denominations were printed on granite paper with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 11. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. "Confederatio Helvetica", or the "Helvetican Confederation". USD 1.89, USD 2.52 The next definitive series was a set of scenic views issued in 1934. They are the most popular specialization subject for most serious classical Swiss philatelists. Such letters from Lucerne bore the title, "Central Post Bureau." the Standing Helvetia series was finally retired at the end of 1907, a to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". Shipping BK instead of RK above letter H in HELVETIA. stamp where the impression is located.The second type is quite a bit taller than the first type, which can be of help in picking out varieties with rather obscure impressions. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. 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). Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. denomination are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group C are as follows. redesigned stamps, the value numeral is small, and it fits below the ages, the area of present day Switzerland was subsequently settled by inappropriate or difficult to use all of its four official languages on public documents. The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over White circle below numeral 5 in denomination to the left. most important archeological sites in Switzerland. The figure was embossed but only the outline was colored, making it rather hard to pick out. this perforation gauge, were deemed unsuitable, and they were discontinued. In 1849 it printed a 4c stamp featuring the federal cross in black and red, and similar 5c designs in 1850 and 1851. The definitive series of 1949 depicted achievements of Swiss technology. White circle near perforation on the bottom, below letters T and I in HELVETIA. The designs were typographed, resulting in a vigorous albeit somewhat crude-looking appearance, and they were superseded by engraved versions of the same basic designs, beginning in 1936. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. There One of the finest specimens of 5 Rp. Yes! thinner, and the double lines of the oval are very close. Bids may be sent to the Auction Manager, Gerry Diamond, at auction@swiss-stamps.org . much farther than this though, as you can see how just separating the Easily manage your personal collection- Log In W (40% off), Sale Price USD 40.02 image above.Their catalog attributes are as follows. oval is 8.4 mm wide at its widest point. from landline phones within Switzerland, Post CH Network LtdSwiss Post Contact CenterWankdorfallee 43030 Bern, HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition 1822May 2022. 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. A number of values were printed between 1854 and 1862, ranging from 5 rappen to 1 franc, and philatelists distinguish them further by type of paper and color of thread. With the exception of one 6-rappen block of 9 (3x3) later split into a block of 6 (3x2) and a strip of three, all sheets were cut horizontally, so that no vertical pairs or larger are known to exist today. The stamp fetched $16,000. Bids will be quickly acknowledged. Original Price 54.54 SEK A bright Swiss stamp known as Winterthur was issued in 1850 by Zrich postal administration. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. Officers 2023-24 PresidentSteven Opheimpresident@swiss-stamps.orgImmediate Past PresidentMichael PeterVice PresidentBob Zahmvicepresident@swiss-stamps.orgSecretary and LibrarianAssistant SecretaryRichard T. HallMichael Gartzkesecretary2@swiss-stamps.orgTreasurerBruce Marsdentreasurer@swiss-stamps.orgRegional Trustee WestJohn KofranekTrusteeWest@swiss-stamps.orgRegional Trustee CentralRudy . Thus, The catalog attributes of Group C are as follows. (25% off), Sale Price USD 1.89 at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). In 1905, a new white paper with a multiple Swiss cross watermark multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year The countrys long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. Nowadays, the Basel Dove is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical stamps in the world. We present you the rarest and most expensive stamps, but this is not an all-encompassing set. One of such specimens was offered by Heinrich Koehler Auctions in September, 2016. particular collecting subject they've just read about. (Italian), and "Svizra" (Romanish).Hey, wait! The country was then divided into five postal districts as follows: Berne, where Fischer Posts were entrusted with the administration of the mails; Basel; Zurich; St. Gallen; and Schaffhausen, where the administration was left in the hands of three mail farmers because of their close association with the Thurn and Taxis mails. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Used. Standing Helvetia Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This may indicate that when the Seat of the Government was changed, the red ink was taken from Lucerne to Berne for use there; but, perhaps at the last minute a contingency developed and it was possibly also simultaneously used in Lucerne for a very short period. Switzerland Helvetia lot 40 stamps. For many years an issue of 3-5 stamps came out on 1 December each year, until 1972. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. Many early Swiss stamps of the 20th Century picture this famous character or his son. 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. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. The first Swiss stamps were those of the Cantons (States) of Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. 21 May But what of the female figure on some Swiss coins and Our Guide to Swiss Stamps can be found here. very scarce today.The catalog attributes of Group B are as follows. Original Price 175.23 SEK The Michel listings are excruciatingly precise, but they can be confusing. into account the basic denominations and colors, there are actually only This philatelic item was in use for a very short time, as the Federal local appeared generally throughout Switzerland on April 5, 1850. 1291. Helvetia 2022 World Stamp Exhibition. 43.61 SEK, 54.54 SEK series. The red ink was used in Lucerne from November 1798 to January 1799, when it was replaced with vermillion ink. The name of the country presented in this article. Original Price USD 1,415.04 Swiss stamps are inscribed with the word Helvetia, rather than "Schweiz", "Suisse" "Svizzera", or "Svizra". charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. perforation holes frequently caused the stamps to tear when they were Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The commonest type surviving today is the 5-rappen brown on thick paper with a green thread, costing US$20 used; certain other types are rare, and the pale yellow-green shade of the 40-rappen value will go for $7,000 or more. It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. oval. The Helvetia Herald was published from 1970 to 1974. Lucern was chosen as the headquarters seat for mail. Click here to see the tables of contents for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf format. RF EG49RY - SWITZERLAND - CIRCA 1908: stamp printed by Switzerland, shows Helvetia, circa 1908. respect to determining the proper attribution. obtainable.Their catalog attributes are as follows. my life on it! from 1862 through about 1892. A new definitive series in 1907 showed William Tell's son holding a crossbow and an apple pierced by an arrow for values below 10c, a bust of Helvetia for 10c to 15c values, and another seated Helvetia for higher values. 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