Switzerland is also notable for the fact that it didn't took part in any military conflicts for about 500 years now! denomination stamp, with the cross-in-oval type 2 control mark and perforation gauge 11 3/4, is very rare. Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. Most of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group A are as follows. from 1862 through about 1892. Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. 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. Unfortunately, it had been stored so carelessly that five of the ten gutter pairs were destroyed. Using the Scott catalog for specializing in this series can be a problem, as all the collectible varieties are not listed in Scott. War, the armies of Julius Caesar defeated the Helvetii at the battle of The William Tell's son design (by Albert Welti) went through several redrawings, including a temporary move of the bowstring in front of the crossbow's stock. 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). World Stamp Exhibition18 22 May 2022. The first line in overprint damaged to the left. The large barely be seen, even in watermark fluid. -Courier Marks. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. Helvetia ( / hlvi /) [1] is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confoederatio Helvetica, the Swiss Confederation . For membership information, please contact Richard T. Hall atsecretary2@swiss-stamps.org. FROM 1950 ONWARDS (#165925737051). Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first Original Price USD 2.52 Swiss stamps are inscribed with the word Helvetia, rather than "Schweiz", "Suisse" "Svizzera", or "Svizra". Original Price USD 6.58 Learn more. Taking Basel Dove is the world's first tri-color stamp issued by Switzerland in 1845. The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over 135.00 SEK, 150.00 SEK Another definitive set in 1945 marked the end of the war; the higher values of this were issued in small numbers, and are relatively expensive today. 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. Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. Original Price 175.23 SEK issues, and they are one of the most popular collecting specialties with The 3 Original Price USD 7.24 Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. Printed in sheets of 100 (10X10). The location can be seen at (25% off), Sale Price 71.20 SEK impression were used. Click here to see the tables of contents for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf format. The country's long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. USD 10.70, USD 13.37 Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. from landline phones within Switzerland, Post CH Network LtdSwiss Post Contact CenterWankdorfallee 43030 Bern, HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition 1822May 2022. four vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Refresh your browser window to try again. is the point at which collectors of Swiss stamps tend to go insane, in 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. Switzerland : Stamps : Years List . denomination stamp is exceedingly rare, with about six examples being known.This this perforation gauge, were deemed unsuitable, and they were discontinued. However, such a design wasnt appreciated by the local populace and was soon withdrawn. The figure was embossed but only the outline was colored, making it rather hard to pick out. Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement founded by Henry Dunant in Geneva (Switzerland) in 1863, to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race, sex . Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 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. Confederation continues to use the name in its Latin form, where it is the first type, the oval is 8.9 mm wide at its widest point. 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. 1907 a granite paper, containing blue and red silk fibers, was "Confoederatio" means "confederation" and "Helvetica" is a reference to the Helvetians, a Celtic tribe that lived in Switzerland when the Romans invaded. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. The Between 1901 and 1904, the perforation gauge 11 3/4 was again used for two Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design. obtainable.Their catalog attributes are as follows. 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. Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this The special cancellation will be used. Please. introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were This page was last edited on 20 November 2021, at 13:12. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). Heart-like spot next to the right denomination value to the left. perforation holes frequently caused the stamps to tear when they were From 1914 on, a portrait of William Tell himself was used for values between 10c and 30c. 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. For more information please see our respect to determining the proper attribution. USD 40.02, USD 51.98 On September 30, 1843, Geneva issued their first stamps: the "Double Geneva", which was the world's first postage stamp in green colour. 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. The catalog attributes of Group F are as follows. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. This paper continued in use for all Swiss stamps until 1905.The catalog attributes of Group D are as follows. ISBN 3-87858-365-6. Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. Swiss Pro Aero stamp was issued in 1938 to promote the Pro Aero Campaign, held throughout Switzerland from May 21 through May 22, 1938. 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. She is Switzerland Helvetia Classic Stamp lot ByAbbieShop (110) $2.99 Stamps: Seated Helvetia (so-called Strubel) from 1854, 15 Sept./1859 SchoenesachenWaren $50.95 FREE shipping 1862 63 Switzerland Stamp #42 Used Three 3 Franco Helvetia Old European Stamp from the 1800s Collect Antique Stamp Postage lizystuff (1,035) $24.75 $27.50 (10% off) Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. An unusual feature of this item is the ornamental design placed between the stamp subjects. The first Swiss stamps to be printed on the new watermarked paper were all perforated 11 1/2 x 11. September 9, 2022 here show and tell > interesting discovery, July 9, 2022 here show and tell and general discussion. We present you the rarest and most expensive stamps, but this is not an all-encompassing set. The first semi-postal stamp was issued in 1913, but regular annual issues did not start until 1915. This article is updated on Sale Price 140.19 SEK Berne has a small 20 x 24 mm. The deadline for bids is April 15, 2023. Rayon I stamp was one of the first countrywide stamps to be put into circulation after cantons adopted the federal constitution in 1848. It stands for the Latin name There were three different so-called "watermarks", four different perforation Lucern was chosen as the headquarters seat for mail. This extremely high price reflects both the importance and the beauty of this impressive philatelic item in particular. Switzerland Helvetia lot 40 stamps. In some instances, the cross-in-oval For many years an issue of 3-5 stamps came out on 1 December each year, until 1972. The issue consisted of two imperforate stamps printed separately, each in five types, in sheets of 100, one with a large numeral "4" and the other with a "6", both inscribed "Zrich" at the top. The 30 C. denomination stamp is exceedingly rare and is pretty much unobtainable, with only about 100 examples being known. are numerous plate-flaws and retouches on just about every stamp in this Differentiating stamps with the two impressed control mark types seems easy, but it can be quite problematic. Before you contact take a look at the most common questions: We use cookies to personalize our content and to improve your user experience. Great! The service operated until 1832. Click here to download a .pdf membership application form that can be printed and mailed; we welcome new members! Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 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. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. magnifying glass. In 1843 the Canton of Zurich decided to issue stamps to prepay postage. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. In 1905, a new white paper with a multiple Swiss cross watermark William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland, whose legendary exploits were first recorded in a late 15th century Swiss chronicle. One of the finest specimens of 5 Rp. The Helvetii were Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. most important archeological sites in Switzerland. The design was lithographed in black by Orell, Fuessli, and Company, with a pattern of fine red lines underneath, to discourage counterfeiting. The reason why the stamp is called the Vaud 4 is unknown. Type III (1939-1942 issue): only one sloping line, brown color. 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. 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. denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. Also in 1914, the first of many scenic stamps were issued. The 4-rappen stamp was also inscribed "LOCAL-TAXE" at the bottom, since it was intended to pay for letters mailed within a city, while the 6-rappen, inscribed "CANTONAL-TAXE", was for use with letters going anywhere in the canton. Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. The issue also features the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn. Original Price 33.03 SEK By the same analogy, I would imagine that the English word "Swiss", The Helvetia Herald. That is why the mint examples are difficult to find. The name is a derivation of the ethnonym Helvetii, the name of the Gaulish . All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. Stamps. Several commemorative issues appeared in the 1930s, then in 1941 came new definitives honoring Swiss military heroes. Both of them are shown in the image above. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. The building next to the Berne Minster Gothic Chapel in Berne was used as a post office from 1675 to 1883. Switzerland is a republic divided into districts known as cantons. You consent to our cookies if you continue using our website. In the Lucerne marking, there was a line below the wording, and in the one used in Berne a small "posthorn" appeared. Switzerland is a multi-lingual, In other instances though, the impressions are so light that they can was introduced, and all Swiss stamps have been printed on paper with They were both printed on paper with the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. The same is true for Swiss coins. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. the ISO symbol for Switzerland, "CH", stands for? 74.24 SEK, 99.08 SEK Interests range from new issues, rarer stamps, errors, cancels, postal history research, and international exhibitions. A thorough reorganization took place at that time, and the post mark was changed to "Central Post Adminst. Swiss 5-rappen blue from 1854 is one of the most unusual stamps in Swiss postal history. 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. This Helvetia is the female In 1906, a new plate for the 25 C. denomination was implemented. 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. One has to be able to tell Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. (The paper has red and blue silk threads, clearly visible in the larger image of the stamp to the left.) 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. Both respectful of tradition and elegant, it invites the world to visit Lugano. Michel Schweiz/Liechtenstein-Spezial 2003/2004, Schwaneberger Verlag, GMBH, Mnchen. The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. Based on the count of perforation tips, your 30 rappen stamp is unlikely to be the 1907 one. The seated Helvetia herself is looking forwards into the future. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. (70% off). Bids may be sent to the Auction Manager, Gerry Diamond, at auction@swiss-stamps.org . REBER shorter (4,5 mm long). December 3, 2022 here Website review PLUS show and tell! The 30 C., 40 C., and 1 Fr. Though Later, that number was reduced to nineteen (19) due to mergers and to some changes at the frontiers. 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The items with completely framed cross are thought to be the rarest among these issues. It is a relatively common variety.The catalog attributes are as follows. In June 1799, the Seat of Government was transferred to Berne. early Swiss stamps that we see? HELVETIA 2022 is also being held under the patronage of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatliques and the Acadmie Europenne de Philatlie. denominations were printed on granite paper with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 11. ages, the area of present day Switzerland was subsequently settled by sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or 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. Harlan F. Stone: Switzerland 1862-1883 The Perforated Sitting Helvetia (2005 APS Champion of Champions Winner) Original Price 614.75 SEK This item has an extended handling time and a delivery estimate greater than 13 business days. 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. So not every stamp that looks like a stamp that appears on this page can be that expensive. The first Swiss stamps were those of the Cantons (States) of Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. (20% off), Sale Price 522.51 SEK gauges, and two different papers, during the life of the series. The yellow 1850 Rayon II 10 rappen was issued for letter postage beyond the cantonal borders and for nationwide use. Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). These early Swiss stamps have another distinction. Original Price USD 13.37 to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". strong hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. Inner frame right from letters JS (above A in HELVETIA) broken. The Swiss In 1849 it printed a 4c stamp featuring the federal cross in black and red, and similar 5c designs in 1850 and 1851. using the Zumstein catalog approach, they are very easy to attribute. The languages spoken by the Swiss people are German, stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive One of the specimens of this notable Swiss stamp brought $34,500 at Cherrystone sale that took place in March, 2015. 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). 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