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. Most of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group A are as follows. Confederation continues to use the name in its Latin form, where it is impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. The current perforated 11 1/2 x 12 Standing Helvetia denominations were all printed on this new paper. RM WA1W0N - William Tell's son with crossbow, postage stamp, Switzerland, 1909. are numerous plate-flaws and retouches on just about every stamp in this 71.20 SEK, 94.98 SEK "Schweiz" a person from Schweiz would thus be called a "Schweizer", and the land 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). redesigned stamps, the value numeral is small, and it fits below the A cricle at the bottom of the letter R in POUR. They got such a nickname because from the olive wreath on the head of the allegorical Sitting Helvetia figure depicted on them. (20% off), Sale Price USD 5.43 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. There area was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and then under They may enable visitors to shop US $2.50Standard Shipping. sixty pages dedicated to the plate flaws on this series. higher denomination stamps and complimented the lower-denomination Numeral and Cross definitives, issued at the same time. 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. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was knighted by Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor for establishing postal services between Germany and Spain. Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles LEplattenier). This was the first of many multi-language issues. 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. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember Some 60 years later the sheet became available for sale in Sweden. few of the 25 C., 30 C., 40 C., 1 Fr., and 3 Fr. flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. Also, make On the original designs, the value numeral was much larger, and This extremely high price reflects both the importance and the beauty of this impressive philatelic item in particular. 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". Michel Schweiz/Liechtenstein-Spezial 2003/2004, Schwaneberger Verlag, GMBH, Mnchen. 5 Rp. Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. The stamp fetched $16,000. White circle below numeral 5 in denomination to the left. In other instances though, the impressions are so light that they can Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Something went wrong. 1291. In This day special Air Mail flights were made to thirteen Swiss cities, with the letters being franked by Swiss Pro Aero stamp. 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) A thorough reorganization took place at that time, and the post mark was changed to "Central Post Adminst. All but two of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Group E are as follows. this perforation gauge, were deemed unsuitable, and they were discontinued. In 1894, a new paper featuring the impressed cross-in-oval type 2 was introduced. The Helvetia Herald. Aug 14, 2018 - Explore Jane Walden's board "Switzerland (Helvetia)-Postage stamps", followed by 587 people on Pinterest. affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, The service operated until 1832. Original Price 94.98 SEK control of the Habsburgs (Austrian Empire). The design was lithographed in black by Orell, Fuessli, and Company, with a pattern of fine red lines underneath, to discourage counterfeiting. (15% off), Sale Price 24.70 SEK Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". 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. All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. 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. The units of currency disappeared, with "HELVETIA" inscribed at the top and "FRANCO" at the bottom. it projected into the oval above. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Read our Cookie Policy. Please note: Please enclose a franked, addressed envelope for returning items for cancellation. Helvetia is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confderatio Helvetica: the Swiss Confederation. oval. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a It is a relatively common variety.The catalog attributes are as follows. Sg 298-301. 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. This issue later became valid for letter communication beyond Switzerland when the new Swiss Federal post signed postal agreements with foreign postal authorities, especially the German-Austrian-Postal-Union (GAPU). Various nuances, such as a secret mark or a curl, not obvious and not evident at first sight, can make an ordinary stamp expensive. 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. The first type, shown above left, was used On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. You consent to our cookies if you continue using our website. 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. Switzerland : Stamps : Years List . Such letters from Lucerne bore the title, "Central Post Bureau." 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. Republ. Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. 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. basic tools required to specialize in this series are a perforation thinner, and the double lines of the oval are very close. In 58 BC, during the Second Gallic Original Price USD 1,415.04 which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the 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! Helvetia Swiss stamp issues are immense. Learn more. Original Price USD 51.98 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. February 4, 2023 here Pipex planning PLUS an interesting stamp. The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. Only 6,000 of the doubles were ever printed, and as of 2008[update], intact used doubles typically go for around US$60,000 at auction. that they come from would be called similarly "Schweizerland". But what of the female figure on some Swiss coins and 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). The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. Sale Price USD 10.70 Used. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. C $11.23 + C $2.79 shipping. Bids may be sent to the Auction Manager, Gerry Diamond, at [email protected] . For more information please see our These stamps are most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. Hence, the use of Helvetia on stamps. Rayon I stamp, 1850 5 Rp. fairly wide apart.The second type, shown above right, 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. USD 1.89, USD 2.52 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. Refresh your browser window to try again. The stamp was issued in sheets of 100, but the total number of items that was printed is also unknown. The nickname for these issues stuck, and just about every collector of Swiss stamps now refers to them as "The Strubels". denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. Differentiating stamps with the two impressed control mark types seems easy, but it can be quite problematic. (20% off), Sale Price 522.51 SEK 40 C. denomination, shown above, was re-designed for this issue. One of the finest specimens of 5 Rp. Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. I personally find this listing format very straightforward and Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). The branches of the cross are 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. gauge that measures in quarter-steps, a watermark tray and fluid, and a Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! REBER shorter (4,5 mm long). Our Guide to Swiss Stamps can be found here. barely be seen, even in watermark fluid. 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. That is why the mint examples are difficult to find. Swiss 5-rappen blue from 1854 is one of the most unusual stamps in Swiss postal history. And, the Republic was administratively reorganized into twenty-two (22) Cantons. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. USD 849.03, USD 1,415.04 She is The interesting fact about this item is that its half was only used within the city, whereas the whole stamp paid the rate to other towns in the Geneva canton. The same is true for Swiss coins. A different, exclusive silver overprint that is available only at the exhibition will be on sale each day at the sales stand. Box 15053, Asheville, NC 28813-0053 or by e-mail at [email protected] . four vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. Stamp printing experienced some difficulties during this period, and a variety of surcharges were needed in 1915 and 1921. (23% off), Sale Price USD 2.65 commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the The 1907 stamp has the Swiss crosses watermark. the Standing Helvetia Swiss stamps remained valid until 1924, they were replaced by a Easily manage your personal collection- Log In W 1848, when the cantons of the former Helvetic Republic joined together The finest specimen of this remarkable stamp was auctioned for $89,807 at Rapp auction in November, 2008. Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. A bright Swiss stamp known as Winterthur was issued in 1850 by Zrich postal administration. The large very scarce today.The catalog attributes of Group B are as follows. 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. On September 30, 1843, Geneva issued their first stamps: the "Double Geneva", which was the world's first postage stamp in green colour. (Also on overprinted stamps of 1921). See more ideas about postage stamps, switzerland, postage. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. At the bureau they received the first Helvetic Republic postmarks. Rayon I stamp was one of the first countrywide stamps to be put into circulation after cantons adopted the federal constitution in 1848. Two varieties of the cross-in-oval The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. Helvetia design, shown above, were issued between 1882 and 1891. AHPS annual dues are $23 in the U.S., $30 overseas. Closeup of the red thread embedded in the paper of the 1855 10rp stamp of Switzerland. 1899 and 1903, the 25 C., 50 C., and 1 Fr. in these languages is "Schweiz" (German), "Suisse" (French), "Svizzera" gauges, and two different papers, during the life of the series. the middle-right side of the map. much farther than this though, as you can see how just separating the 74.24 SEK, 99.08 SEK They were both printed on paper with the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. settlement on the Rhine at Augusta Raurica. 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 seated Helvetia herself is looking forwards into the future. Using the Scott catalog for specializing in this series can be a problem, as all the collectible varieties are not listed in Scott. It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. These are known to have existed from November 1798 to July 1799. 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. Both respectful of tradition and elegant, it invites the world to visit Lugano. ISBN 3-87858-365-6. for and to buy specific items for the Original Price 175.23 SEK This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. Want The first line in overprint damaged to the left. 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. The cancellations on used The country's long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. Missing lines on the bridge and on the river (white bridge). that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! Also in 1914, the first of many scenic stamps were issued. The Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! White line below inscription Durchhalten. Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. In some instances, the cross-in-oval for and to buy specific items for the 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. light hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Membership information is available from the secretary, Richard T. Hall, P.O. As a result of their very short period of use, most of them are to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. Swiss stamps are inscribed with the word Helvetia, rather than "Schweiz", "Suisse" "Svizzera", or "Svizra". The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. 1907 a granite paper, containing blue and red silk fibers, was The grill is most obvious on mint stamps, but is faintly visible on used stamps as well. The variety, with complete frame lines, is really unique, with only a couple authenticated examples being known. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history ofSwitzerland. at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). buying his lot. personification of Switzerland. Thus, the cantonal and private mail services were taken over. The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. The Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. Interests range from new issues, rarer stamps, errors, cancels, postal history research, and international exhibitions. my life on it! Catalog values are converted to US dollars at the rate CHF 1 = US$ 1. 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. presented in this article. Switzerland : Stamps [20] [1/25]. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over Shipping are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about A new design with more legible seated Helvetia appeared in 1862, now sporting a "watermark" consisting of a cross inside an ellipse (not a true watermark because it was impressed into the paper after printing), and for the first time, perforations. The next time red ink markings would be found again would be on Berne post markings. Because all Postal Departments were in Lucerne, the volume of official correspondence was extremely heavy there; but purely private letters were quite rare. The first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zrich, Geneva (1843) and Basel (1845) for their own use.. The service was named for him "Fischerpost". In the map of ancient Gaul, shown above, one of the They were On Heart-like spot next to the right denomination value to the left. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. 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. a major philatelic attraction that will also give foreign visitors the opportunity to enjoy a few wonderful days in Switzerland. series. 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). was introduced, and all Swiss stamps have been printed on paper with Fr. (20% off), Sale Price 74.24 SEK 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. Helvetia. HELVETIA 2022 is a specialized exhibition under FIP patronage and with FEPA recognition. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Original Price USD 7.24 Inner frame right from letters JS (above A in HELVETIA) broken. 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. Bibracte. 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. September 9, 2022 here show and tell > interesting discovery, July 9, 2022 here show and tell and general discussion. Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. See details. Some people have. clarity, the different issues described in this page are presented in We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. 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