most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! The 1907 one is on granite paper. View Etsys Privacy Policy. The major-type Swiss stamps shown above were re-issued beginning in 1891 on white paper with the impressed cross-and-oval type 1, and they are perforated 11 1/2 x 11. Colored smudge below letters ELVE in HELVETIA. These stamps were popular from the start, but were not printed in large numbers and are quite scarce today, with values ranging from US$1,500 to $20,000 depending on type. Central Post and Extra.-Courier Marks of the Helvetic Republic, 1798-1803, (with Catalog of Markings in English), By: Edith M. Faulstich, Postal History Journal, December 1964. few of the 25 C., 30 C., 40 C., 1 Fr., and 3 Fr. Between 1901 and 1903, the perforation gauge for all the current Swiss stamps was changed to 11 1/2 x 12. The 40 C. denomination, printed on white, watermarked paper with perforation gauge 11 3/4, is not shown in the image above. The most popular subjects of philatelic issues produced by this country are important historical events, the famous people, and its stunning Alpine scenery. Airmail covers are listed and valued per 2013 Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch where appropriate. 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. It was made obsolete in a year due to the December 1849 currency law, thus making Vaud 4 really scarce. Stamps. Two horizontal lines below letters E and C in VECCHIA. However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. 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. a couple years, the Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design, with (25% off), Sale Price USD 849.03 Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. Bibracte.   Ukraine   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD), 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. This article is updated on Most of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group A are as follows. (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! In The red ink was used in Lucerne from November 1798 to January 1799, when it was replaced with vermillion ink. Opening times of exhibition, stamp exchange and sales stand with cancellation service: During the hours indicated, Swiss Post will run a sales stand with a cancellation service. See details. I personally find this listing format very straightforward and White circle below numeral 5 in denomination to the left. Look at the watermark. 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. The same is true for Swiss coins. In 1906, a new plate for the 25 C. denomination was implemented. The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. USD 5.43, USD 7.24 are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. Stamp printing experienced some difficulties during this period, and a variety of surcharges were needed in 1915 and 1921. Created by the architect Melchoir Berry, Basel Dove features three colors: blue, crimson, and black. The Helvetia Herald was published from 1970 to 1974. Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. It stands for the Latin name higher denomination stamps and complimented the lower-denomination Numeral and Cross definitives, issued at the same time. In other instances though, the impressions are so light that they can One has to be able to tell most important archeological sites in Switzerland. strong hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. This philatelic item was in use for a very short time, as the Federal local appeared generally throughout Switzerland on April 5, 1850. particular collecting subject they've just read about. This Helvetia is the female According to Napoleon, the country was "liberated" to form itself into a new State, which assumed the title of "Republique Helvetique Une et Indivisible." White circle near perforation on the bottom, below letters T and I in HELVETIA. light hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. Bids may be sent to the Auction Manager, Gerry Diamond, at auction@swiss-stamps.org . Today, it is one of the It is dedicated to the major anniversary of the seated Helvetia, the legendary stamp first issued in 1862, which was the first to bear the lettering Helvetia, and also Switzerlands first perforated stamp. Here are sample exhibits that serve as a prototype archive of AHPS member exhibits: 1. Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. postal history. The Helvetii were was used from 1894 through about 1904, when it was abandoned in favor Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Switzerland: varieties on postage stamps - Definitive Issues - World Stamps Project Types and varieties of Swiss Postage Stamps: Definitive Issues 1908. (10% off), Sale Price 43.61 SEK Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Small white dot on numeral 1 in denomination. The items issued within this series are also known as the Strubels. Sale Price 140.19 SEK nine dots, the one that is the closest to the tail is missing. They may enable visitors to shop Group C stamps are much scarcer than those of Group D. I am pretty sure series. C $11.23 + C $2.79 shipping. which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the Bids will be quickly acknowledged. Lucern was chosen as the headquarters seat for mail. Additional strong line on horses tail, colored smudge over cannons. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. for and to buy specific items for the the middle-right side of the map. denomination stamp is exceedingly rare, with about six examples being known.This Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland, Cantonal Issues, Post Marks, Air Mail, and Extra. French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. Also in 1914, the first of many scenic stamps were issued. 24.70 SEK, 33.03 SEK In 1843 the Canton of Zurich decided to issue stamps to prepay postage. The Michel listings are excruciatingly precise, but they can be confusing. from landline phones within Switzerland, Post CH Network LtdSwiss Post Contact CenterWankdorfallee 43030 Bern, HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition 1822May 2022. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. 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. USD 849.03, USD 1,415.04 Standing Helvetia website. The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. 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. 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. Before The Swiss USD 10.70, USD 13.37 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. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year Captcha failed to load. 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. RF EG49RY - SWITZERLAND - CIRCA 1908: stamp printed by Switzerland, shows Helvetia, circa 1908. This was abandoned around 1944. that they come from would be called similarly "Schweizerland". 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. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. OK, we know all the modern names for Switzerland. the name appears on Swiss stamps and on Swiss coinage, to this day. Nowadays, the Basel Dove is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical stamps in the world. Click here to see the index to authors for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf . Original Price 175.23 SEK ISBN 3-87858-365-6. 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. Because all Postal Departments were in Lucerne, the volume of official correspondence was extremely heavy there; but purely private letters were quite rare. to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or Based on the count of perforation tips, your 30 rappen stamp is unlikely to be the 1907 one. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. particular collecting subject they've just read about. There's also The first Swiss stamps of the Standing Easily manage your personal collection- Log In W Click here to download a .pdf membership application form that can be printed and mailed; we welcome new 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. Our guide to Disposing of a Collection can be found here. There is a fundamental similarity in the side and top panels, the corner squares and in the background, while the large figure of value takes the place of the Queens head. Such letters from Lucerne bore the title, "Central Post Bureau." The service operated until 1832. Colored silk threads were used as a security device in the papers used to print the definitive Swiss stamps of 1854-1862.[5]. Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. stamps can make identification even worse, by obscuring the area of the Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. on them. This even resulted in some reprimands from their superiors to stop playing vulgar opera arias that the post office thought undignified. Catalog values are converted to US dollars at the rate CHF 1 = US$ 1. 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. The grill is most obvious on mint stamps, but is faintly visible on used stamps as well. SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1947 Pro Patria Swiss Railway - USED. 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". at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). The 3 Fr. This latter fact is presented using an elegant effect on the left margin of the miniature sheet. The so-called cross-in-oval watermark is NOT ACTUALLY A PAPER WATERMARK at all! In 1975 a postage stamp dedicated to Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was issued in Switzerland. There are of course, recognized misprints called "Freaks" Some Bern covers dated June to December 1799, with the Central Post Bureau wording, and one cover that was dated July 1799, from Lucerne with the postmark applied in red ink; although the use of red ink had been curtailed earlier. Where is "Switzerland"? Please. During 1888, the five Standing Helvetia stamps shown above were re-issued on white paper with the impressed cross-in-oval type 1, and they were perforated 9 1/2. The first Swiss stamps to be printed on the new watermarked paper were all perforated 11 1/2 x 11. All mail was handled through the Central Post Bureau, which was under the authority of the Minister of Finance All letters were handed into the central bureau for sorting and forwarding. Zumstein catalog order. of a paper that contained the Swiss cross watermark. The This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. The basically collectible denominations are shown in the image above. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). It is printed in black, crimson, and blue, making it the world's first tri-colored stamp. The postal clerks were told to put a hand written manuscript date after the "E" indicating the date the letter was received; yet there are examples of covers (envelopes) where the dates had not been filled in as ordered. introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were 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. White line below inscription Durchhalten. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. Both of them are shown in the image above. 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. sixty pages dedicated to the plate flaws on this series. clarity, the different issues described in this page are presented in issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Interests range from new issues, rarer stamps, errors, cancels, postal history research, and international exhibitions. Swiss stamps showcase one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. But some philatelists explained it by the fact that it was used in Geneva and the district of Nyon in Canton Vaud. This series of stamps have many, different variations including differing inks, paper, and paper thickness. denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. The 3 Fr. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was knighted by Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor for establishing postal services between Germany and Spain. barely be seen, even in watermark fluid. denominations were printed on granite paper with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 11. (The paper has red and blue silk threads, clearly visible in the larger image of the stamp to the left.) "Schweiz" a person from Schweiz would thus be called a "Schweizer", and the land However, to provide for the needs for all my visitors, I am adding catalog attribute tables to each of the categories below which will include the Zumstein, Michel, AND Scott catalog numbers, where possible. For membership information, please contact Richard T. Hall atsecretary2@swiss-stamps.org. It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. The best of the remaining five examples was sold for $4,130 by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in February, 2016. 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. February 4, 2023 here Pipex planning PLUS an interesting stamp. Original Price 614.75 SEK Harlan F. Stone: Switzerland 1862-1883 The Perforated Sitting Helvetia (2005 APS Champion of Champions Winner) 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. This perforation measurement is critical in identifying the stamps from this first set.The catalog attributes of Group A are as follows. 5 Rp. obtainable.Their catalog attributes are as follows. On SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1941 Airmail - USED. The country's long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. (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.). 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) Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. brand new definitive series of Swiss stamps in 1908. 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. Helvetia is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confderatio Helvetica: the Swiss Confederation. the Standing Helvetia Swiss stamps remained valid until 1924, they were replaced by a 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. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. 5 Rp. Original Price USD 51.98 printed on this paper. What then is "Helvetia"? But what of Swiss stamps and coins? Years later, in 44 BC, Julius Caesar built the first Roman Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swiss postage stamps. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. HELVETIA 2022 is also being held under the patronage of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatliques and the Acadmie Europenne de Philatlie. Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". The next definitive series was a set of scenic views issued in 1934. 135.00 SEK, 150.00 SEK Type III (1939-1942 issue): only one sloping line, brown color. On September 30, 1843, Geneva issued their first stamps: the "Double Geneva", which was the world's first postage stamp in green colour. The uncut booklet sheet was discovered by a Swedish technician when he was involved in studying the Swiss methods of coil and booklet production. If you want to identify your stamp that looks like one of the stamps on this list, you need to check all of its varieties (this information is available to our subscribers on our website). - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Swiss Schweiz stamps Helvetia stock page 1934/73 used lot of 61 stamps, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Starting in the 1980s, there have been additional themed issues; for instance, in 1993 an issue of four stamps featured works of art by Swiss women. The reason why the stamp is called the Vaud 4 is unknown. They are all shown in the Initially the red line were vertical, but starting in 1846 they were printed horizontal. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history ofSwitzerland. affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). The 1907 stamp has the Swiss crosses watermark. denomination are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group C are as follows. Want to know more? This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. 1907 a granite paper, containing blue and red silk fibers, was Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Check out our swiss stamp helvetia selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Printed in sheets of 100 (10X10). 21 May Helvetia Swiss stamp issues are immense. stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive Unperforated gutter pairs of the 20c carmine William Tell with grilled gum were unknown until 1989. Berne has a small 20 x 24 mm. Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. The deadline for bids is April 15, 2023. White dot above the right limb, below the second letter E in HELVETIA. Learn more. 24.03.2022 Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. are numerous plate-flaws and retouches on just about every stamp in this Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. 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