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. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Because all Postal Departments were in Lucerne, the volume of official correspondence was extremely heavy there; but purely private letters were quite rare. denomination Swiss stamps were issued in changed colors. The design was lithographed in black by Orell, Fuessli, and Company, with a pattern of fine red lines underneath, to discourage counterfeiting. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. The 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. White line below inscription Durchhalten. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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 $27.50 (10% off) The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. Catalog values are converted to US dollars at the rate CHF 1 = US$ 1. Inner frame right from letters JS (above A in HELVETIA) broken. this perforation gauge, were deemed unsuitable, and they were discontinued. The first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zrich, Geneva (1843) and Basel (1845) for their own use.. 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the white cross from the red background, but as a technically incorrect rendition of the Swiss arms, these were withdrawn. On September 30, 1843, Geneva issued their first stamps: the "Double Geneva", which was the world's first postage stamp in green colour. presented in this article. This day special Air Mail flights were made to thirteen Swiss cities, with the letters being franked by Swiss Pro Aero stamp. my life on it! USD 849.03, USD 1,415.04 REBER shorter (4,5 mm long). website. Various nuances, such as a secret mark or a curl, not obvious and not evident at first sight, can make an ordinary stamp expensive. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. 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. Basel issued their own stamp, the "Basel Dove" in 1845. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. 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. easy to understand. The branches of the cross are Heart-like spot next to the right denomination value to the left. Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland, Cantonal Issues, Post Marks, Air Mail, and Extra. was introduced, and all Swiss stamps have been printed on paper with For membership information, please contact Richard T. Hall atsecretary2@swiss-stamps.org. This philatelic item was in use for a very short time, as the Federal local appeared generally throughout Switzerland on April 5, 1850. The first semi-postal stamp was issued in 1913, but regular annual issues did not start until 1915. Learn more. area was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and then under Group C stamps are much scarcer than those of Group D. I am pretty sure Original Price USD 7.24 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. Sale Price USD 10.70 At the bureau they received the first Helvetic Republic postmarks. The uncut booklet sheet was discovered by a Swedish technician when he was involved in studying the Swiss methods of coil and booklet production. Both respectful of tradition and elegant, it invites the world to visit Lugano. The item with a 2 Rappen value was released to pay reduced postage for local mail in the important towns of the cantons Zrich, Zug, Schaffhausen and Thurgau. All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. Our guide to Disposing of a Collection can be found here. 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. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. White slopping line in front of the numeral 3. impression were used. personification of Switzerland. The most popular subjects of philatelic issues produced by this country are important historical events, the famous people, and its stunning Alpine scenery. are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. 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. (both types printed in sheets and in rolls), Types II and III (type I doesnt exist) Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA Two varieties of the cross-in-oval In 1907, the 20 C., 50 C., 1 Fr., and 3 Fr. from 1862 through about 1892. 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. This item has an extended handling time and a delivery estimate greater than 13 business days. USD 5.43, USD 7.24 This page was last edited on 20 November 2021, at 13:12. Many early Swiss stamps of the 20th Century picture this famous character or his son. The cross in oval was impressed into the paper, as a control mark, after its manufacture. As a result of their very short period of use, most of them are very scarce today.The catalog attributes of Group B are as follows. which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the Differentiating stamps with the two impressed control mark types seems easy, but it can be quite problematic. Before Standing Helvetia 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). above. the middle-right side of the map. most important archeological sites in Switzerland. sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. 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. denomination are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group C are as follows. Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. The new watermark is shown in the image Before you contact take a look at the most common questions: We use cookies to personalize our content and to improve your user experience. But, an additional inscription, reading "10 PORT CANTONAL Cent" ran across the top of each pair. 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. Free local pickup from ALEXANDROYPOLI, Greece. The issue also features the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn. 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. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember Learn more. four vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. 24.03.2022 White circle in the field next to Helvetias hand to the left. multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year postal history. They may enable visitors to shop The first type, shown above left, was used This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. The location can be seen at US $2.50Standard Shipping. 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. Original Price USD 2.52 View Etsys Privacy Policy. The special cancellation will be used. 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. In June 1799, the Seat of Government was transferred to Berne. White dot above the right limb, below the second letter E in HELVETIA. Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. In 1882, the low value stamps (up to 15c) were numerals, while the higher values featured a "Standing Helvetia". 1848, when the cantons of the former Helvetic Republic joined together Aug 14, 2018 - Explore Jane Walden's board "Switzerland (Helvetia)-Postage stamps", followed by 587 people on Pinterest. She is 74.24 SEK, 99.08 SEK Initially printed on white wove paper, the stamps switched to granite paper in 1881. If you take a look at the design of this issue, you may clearly see that the artist used a famous Penny Black of Great Britain as a model. Original Price 614.75 SEK All but two of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Group E are as follows. The English equivalent of the Latin name is "Swiss Confederation." stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive RM T7H12H - Postage stamp from Switzerland in the Landscapes series issued in 1939. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this White circle below numeral 5 in denomination to the left. denominations are very rare and seldom Today, it is one of the The Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. (25% off), Sale Price USD 849.03 The stamps were printed with both perforation 11 1/2 x 11 and perforation 11 3/4. FROM 1950 ONWARDS (#165925737051). 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. For many years an issue of 3-5 stamps came out on 1 December each year, until 1972. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Verona, Italy - February 4, 2012: Croix - Rouge postage stamp. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. This series of stamps have many, different variations including differing inks, paper, and paper thickness. 43.61 SEK, 54.54 SEK These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. After Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swiss postage stamps. By March 19, 1798, the Helvetic Republic had come into being; although it was not until September 1798 that the entire country was conquered. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Fr. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. This Helvetia is the female personification of Switzerland. The variety, with complete frame lines, is really unique, with only a couple authenticated examples being known. Want to know more? These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. Used. light hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. 12 Standing Helvetia stamps. This is the second miniature sheet to be issued at HELVETIA 2022. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. It was made obsolete in a year due to the December 1849 currency law, thus making Vaud 4 really scarce. Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. Helvetia. Look at the watermark. it projected into the oval above. (Also on overprinted stamps of 1921). Airmail covers are listed and valued per 2013 Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch where appropriate. Ever wonder what respect to determining the proper attribution. at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). You consent to our cookies if you continue using our website. These The pair offered at this auction was used to illustrate an article in the Swiss philatelic press at the time of the discovery. Republ. This even resulted in some reprimands from their superiors to stop playing vulgar opera arias that the post office thought undignified. flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. Both of them are shown in the image above. The first Swiss stamps of the Standing Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. ISBN 3-87858-365-6. The items issued within this series are also known as the Strubels. Using the Scott catalog for specializing in this series can be a problem, as all the collectible varieties are not listed in Scott. 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