that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. brand new definitive series of Swiss stamps in 1908. Before Click here to see the index to authors for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf . website.   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. 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. According to Napoleon, the country was "liberated" to form itself into a new State, which assumed the title of "Republique Helvetique Une et Indivisible." Republ. (25% off), Sale Price 135.00 SEK An set of three stamps in 1919 celebrated peace at the end of World War I. denomination are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group C are as follows. 135.00 SEK, 150.00 SEK particular collecting subject they've just read about. Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. This paper continued in use for all Swiss stamps until 1905.The catalog attributes of Group D are as follows. The best of the remaining five examples was sold for $4,130 by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in February, 2016. 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the white cross from the red background, but as a technically incorrect rendition of the Swiss arms, these were withdrawn. SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1947 Pro Patria Swiss Railway - USED. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). With four official languages-German, French, Italian, and Romansch. The possibilities for specialization in the Standing In 1906, a new plate for the 25 C. denomination was implemented. May 7, 2022 here presentation on family and stamp history, April 2, 2022 here discussion of various member items, March 5, 2022 here focus on St. Louis Stamp Expo exhibits, January 8 here Swiss stamp catalogs by Rudy Caduff, December 4 here Swiss stamp expertizing, November 11 here George Strubles Airmail to the US rate study. These are known to have existed from November 1798 to July 1799. 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. Differentiating stamps with the two impressed control mark types seems easy, but it can be quite problematic. The first Republican Decree of the Helvetic State relating to postal matters was one of suppressing the old and colorful cantonal uniforms worn by the letter carriers, and[2][circular reference] As a symbol of national service, a new uniform was issued in the Republican colors of green, red and yellow[3]. redesigned stamps, the value numeral is small, and it fits below the Historical aspects of postage stamps in Switzerland. Rayon I stamp, 1850 is one of the first issues presented by Switzerland. In 1907, the 20 C., 50 C., 1 Fr., and 3 Fr. most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day this perforation gauge, were deemed unsuitable, and they were discontinued. Switzerland is also notable for the fact that it didn't took part in any military conflicts for about 500 years now! Refresh your browser window to try again. Sitting Helvetia. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. One has to be able to tell (The paper has red and blue silk threads, clearly visible in the larger image of the stamp to the left.) Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. The items issued within this series are also known as the Strubels. 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. Based on the count of perforation tips, your 30 rappen stamp is unlikely to be the 1907 one. Type II: two vertical lines crossed by two sloping lines. Want Initially the red line were vertical, but starting in 1846 they were printed horizontal. White circle in the field next to Helvetias hand to the left. But some philatelists explained it by the fact that it was used in Geneva and the district of Nyon in Canton Vaud. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. the Alemanni, the Burgundians, and then the Franks. 40 C. denomination, shown above, was re-designed for this issue. Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". subsequently integrated into the Roman Empire. 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. We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. 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. I personally find this listing format very straightforward and 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. USD 40.02, USD 51.98 affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). (20% off), Sale Price 522.51 SEK 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. 1907 a granite paper, containing blue and red silk fibers, was Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. 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! RM T7H12H - Postage stamp from Switzerland in the Landscapes series issued in 1939. C $10.96 + C $2.79 shipping. Unfortunately, it had been stored so carelessly that five of the ten gutter pairs were destroyed. Two horizontal lines below letters E and C in VECCHIA. A thorough reorganization took place at that time, and the post mark was changed to "Central Post Adminst. Sg 298-301. 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: 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. Definitive issue, kneeling Helvetia. TYPES Type I: inscription L'EPLATTENIER in the lower left corner. using the Zumstein catalog approach, they are very easy to attribute. We present you the rarest and most expensive stamps, but this is not an all-encompassing set. 21 May . introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were (23% off), Sale Price USD 2.65 Fr. ISBN 3-87858-365-6. 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. For more information please see our 24.70 SEK, 33.03 SEK respect to determining the proper attribution. Swiss stamps were produced with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 12. my life on it! These stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive issues, and they are one of the most popular collecting specialties with Swiss philatelists. The The languages spoken by the Swiss people are German, In 1849 it printed a 4c stamp featuring the federal cross in black and red, and similar 5c designs in 1850 and 1851. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. "Confoederatio" means "confederation" and "Helvetica" is a reference to the Helvetians, a Celtic tribe that lived in Switzerland when the Romans invaded. Organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in . is the point at which collectors of Swiss stamps tend to go insane, in oval is 8.4 mm wide at its widest point. postmen would often improvise or play well-known melodies on the horn to entertain those along their delivery. are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about The In 1845, Geneva switched to conventional single 5c stamps. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. 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. This was abandoned around 1944. Original Price USD 51.98 Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. Swiss Pro Aero stamp was issued in 1938 to promote the Pro Aero Campaign, held throughout Switzerland from May 21 through May 22, 1938. clarity, the different issues described in this page are presented in sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or Look at the watermark. The post horn is synonymous in parts of Europe with the mail, and images of the instrument are still often used as a symbol of the post office. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. Original Price 99.08 SEK It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. Rayon I stamp was one of the first countrywide stamps to be put into circulation after cantons adopted the federal constitution in 1848. denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. 1899 and 1903, the 25 C., 50 C., and 1 Fr. Our Guide to Swiss Stamps can be found here. Initially printed on white wove paper, the stamps switched to granite paper in 1881. The items with completely framed cross are thought to be the rarest among these issues. The first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zrich (1843), Geneva (1843) and Basel (1845) for their own use, with the first federal issues coming several years later, on April 7, 1850.[1]. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. 5 Rp. on them. Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. strong hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. 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. 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. In the map of ancient Gaul, shown above, one of the These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. name represents Switzerland. In 1675, Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was granted permission to operate a private postal service in Bern, Switzerland. Zumstein catalog order. The 5fr depicted the Rtli meadow, while the 3fr and 10fr stamps showed the Mythen and Jungfrau mountains, respectively. 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. denomination Swiss stamps were issued in changed colors. Closeup of the red thread embedded in the paper of the 1855 10rp stamp of Switzerland. In 1894, a new paper featuring the impressed cross-in-oval type 2 was introduced. 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. thinner, and the double lines of the oval are very close. 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. (25% off), Sale Price USD 849.03 -Courier Marks. Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland, Cantonal Issues, Post Marks, Air Mail, and Extra. June 4, 2022 here HELVETIA 2022 and member items galore. The grill is most obvious on mint stamps, but is faintly visible on used stamps as well. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. The Helvetia Herald was published from 1970 to 1974. This is the second miniature sheet to be issued at HELVETIA 2022. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. The UPU was noted on its 50th anniversary in 1924 with two stamps, one depicting its building in Bern and the other the location of the 1874 Congress. HELVETIA 2022 is also being held under the patronage of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatliques and the Acadmie Europenne de Philatlie. Sale Price 140.19 SEK The special cancellation will be used. Bids may be sent to the Auction Manager, Gerry Diamond, at auction@swiss-stamps.org . USD 849.03, USD 1,415.04 There were three different so-called "watermarks", four different perforation Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! Helvetia design, shown above, were issued between 1882 and 1891. 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. 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. particular collecting subject they've just read about. The first line in overprint damaged to the left. Shipping control of the Habsburgs (Austrian Empire). 24.03.2022 Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. anyone could do with a little effort. On 74.24 SEK, 99.08 SEK February 4, 2023 here Pipex planning PLUS an interesting stamp. The units of currency disappeared, with "HELVETIA" inscribed at the top and "FRANCO" at the bottom. Vertical riveting through the center of the triangular area. In some instances, the cross-in-oval $293,000 5 Rp. Free local pickup from ALEXANDROYPOLI, Greece. Colored silk threads were used as a security device in the papers used to print the definitive Swiss stamps of 1854-1862.[5]. These stamps are The 40 C. denomination, printed on white, watermarked paper with perforation gauge 11 3/4, is not shown in the image above. This Helvetia is the female personification of Switzerland. that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. Various nuances, such as a secret mark or a curl, not obvious and not evident at first sight, can make an ordinary stamp expensive. 1862/1881.before 1900. at the best online prices at eBay! Some people have. which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the (25% off), Sale Price 71.20 SEK Original Price USD 1,415.04 The Swiss 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. Years later, in 44 BC, Julius Caesar built the first Roman presentation on family and stamp history, eedback / questions / comments about the site to the. Helvetia ( / hlvi /) [1] is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confoederatio Helvetica, the Swiss Confederation . 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. (20% off), Sale Price 74.24 SEK On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember Original Price 33.03 SEK 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. The majority of the standing Helvetia issues, in used condition, The idea was that the user could cut out a single stamp to pay the intra-commune rate, and a pair to make up the inter-commune rate. Such letters from Lucerne bore the title, "Central Post Bureau." Swiss 5-rappen blue from 1854 is one of the most unusual stamps in Swiss postal history. 71.20 SEK, 94.98 SEK in these languages is "Schweiz" (German), "Suisse" (French), "Svizzera" These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. website. The definitive series of 1949 depicted achievements of Swiss technology. However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. perforations and watermarks greatly expanded the number of stamps 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. Since that time, Swiss stamps have generally followed a regular pattern; an issue of about four commemoratives on a single date in the spring, and a similar group in the fall, as well as a Europa issue, usually in the spring. Please. Check out our swiss helvetia stamp selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. early Swiss stamps that we see? barely be seen, even in watermark fluid. Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. 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. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. branches of the cross are thicker, and the double lines of the oval are The 3 Fr. 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 following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. 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. Stamps. gauge that measures in quarter-steps, a watermark tray and fluid, and a USD 1.89, USD 2.52 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Swiss philatelists. Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. 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). This series of stamps have many, different variations including differing inks, paper, and paper thickness. SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1941 Airmail - USED. symbol of confederation. The 4-centime stamp labeled "Local Taxes" was intended for letters within a city, while the 6-centime item labeled "Cantonal Taxe" used for letters abandoned and delivered in the Canton of Zurich. This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland. buying his lot. Swiss stamps are inscribed with the word Helvetia, rather than "Schweiz", "Suisse" "Svizzera", or "Svizra". 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. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. it projected into the oval above. At the bureau they received the first Helvetic Republic postmarks. Switzerland 1915 Surcharged full set of stamps. The 1907 one is on granite paper. Original Price USD 13.37 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. The Swiss would have had to put all four languages on each stamp, quite a problem to overcome with such limited space on a stamp. 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 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. The red ink was used in Lucerne from November 1798 to January 1799, when it was replaced with vermillion ink. into account the basic denominations and colors, there are actually only USD 10.70, USD 13.37 White line below inscription Durchhalten. printed on this paper. 43.61 SEK, 54.54 SEK The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of acceptance and will depend on postage service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Today, it is one of the Helvetia Swiss stamp issues are immense. These items have an error of colour. (15% off), Sale Price 24.70 SEK This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. 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. 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