There are a lot of stamps in this series, but The lots for auction number 186 are shown on this page. View cart for details. Very rarely, horizontally inverted pairs, and even more rarely, vertical pairs, can be found and are greatly sought after by collectors with values reaching sometimes US$150'000 to US$200'000 at auction. used to describe anyone or anything from Switzerland, is derived from the French most important archeological sites in Switzerland. I personally find this listing format very straightforward and Click here to see the tables of contents for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf format. 21 May presentation on family and stamp history, eedback / questions / comments about the site to the. affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, on them. During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic".In Initially printed on white wove paper, the stamps switched to granite paper in 1881. presented in this article. was introduced, and all Swiss stamps have been printed on paper with This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. In 1882, the low value stamps (up to 15c) were numerals, while the higher values featured a "Standing Helvetia". Original Price USD 51.98 William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland, whose legendary exploits were first recorded in a late 15th century Swiss chronicle. are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about From 1914 on, a portrait of William Tell himself was used for values between 10c and 30c. obtainable.Their catalog attributes are as follows. They may enable visitors to shop Original Price USD 7.24 There The next definitive series was a set of scenic views issued in 1934. 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. are numerous plate-flaws and retouches on just about every stamp in this The stamp . Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. Helvetia 2022 World Stamp Exhibition. The 1907 one is on granite paper. The effect given by the shape of the wreath around her embossed head caused many German speaking collectors to jokingly refer to the design as "Strubel", referring to the visual effect of Helvetia having "unkempt" or "frizzy" hair. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. (20% off), Sale Price 522.51 SEK 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. Between 1901 and 1903, the perforation gauge for all the current Swiss stamps was changed to 11 1/2 x 12. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. sixty pages dedicated to the plate flaws on this series. But some philatelists explained it by the fact that it was used in Geneva and the district of Nyon in Canton Vaud. the Standing Helvetia Swiss stamps remained valid until 1924, they were replaced by a They are the most popular specialization subject for most serious classical Swiss philatelists. So not every stamp that looks like a stamp that appears on this page can be that expensive. Switzerland Helvetia lot 40 stamps. (20% off), Sale Price USD 5.43 The basically collectible denominations are shown in the image above. This day special Air Mail flights were made to thirteen Swiss cities, with the letters being franked by Swiss Pro Aero stamp. that my Group C stamps shown above are correct, but still, I wouldn't stake Today, it is one of the 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. Taking 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. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. perforation holes frequently caused the stamps to tear when they were Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. 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. These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. In 1675, Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was granted permission to operate a private postal service in Bern, Switzerland. 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. All of the collectible denominations are shown in the scan above. 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. 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. (Italian), and "Svizra" (Romanish).Hey, wait! sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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. which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the These stamps are White slopping line in front of the numeral 3. Rayon I stamps, printed on blue (shades), wove paper, was auctioned for $293,000 by Rapp auction house in November, 2008. 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. 24.70 SEK, 33.03 SEK easy to understand. Switzerland is officially known by the Latin name "Confoederatio Helvetica" for historical reasons. Both of them are shown in the image above. 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK Want to know more? To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". Original Price 33.03 SEK for and to buy specific items for the USD 5.43, USD 7.24 The seated Helvetia herself is looking forwards into the future. It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. 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 definitive series of 1949 depicted achievements of Swiss technology. Usages of the Standing Helvetia stamps after 1908 are very scarce. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. inscription BERNH. that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. White circle in the field next to Helvetias hand to the left. it projected into the oval above. This perforation measurement is critical in identifying the stamps from this first set.The catalog attributes of Group A are as follows. 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. 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. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). Shipping Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. The stamp fetched $16,000. at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). In 1975 a postage stamp dedicated to Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was issued in Switzerland. Michel Schweiz/Liechtenstein-Spezial 2003/2004, Schwaneberger Verlag, GMBH, Mnchen. 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. What then is "Helvetia"? See more ideas about postage stamps, switzerland, postage. ISBN 3-87858-365-6. RF EG49RY - SWITZERLAND - CIRCA 1908: stamp printed by Switzerland, shows Helvetia, circa 1908. Strubel Type - Part 1 View Etsys Privacy Policy. Original Price USD 2.52 the first type, the oval is 8.9 mm wide at its widest point. Nowadays, the Basel Dove is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical stamps in the world. Type II: engravers name J. SPRENGER (issue of 1928). They got such a nickname because from the olive wreath on the head of the allegorical Sitting Helvetia figure depicted on them. Look at the watermark. this watermark since then. For more information please see our 74.24 SEK, 99.08 SEK Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Rayon I stamp, 1850 is one of the first issues presented by Switzerland. Unperforated gutter pairs of the 20c carmine William Tell with grilled gum were unknown until 1989. (40% off), Sale Price USD 40.02 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). postal history. Initially the red line were vertical, but starting in 1846 they were printed horizontal. 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. White line below inscription Durchhalten. Click here to see the index to authors for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf . These early Swiss stamps have another distinction. We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. 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). the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. The stamp was issued in sheets of 100, but the total number of items that was printed is also unknown. 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. issues, and they are one of the most popular collecting specialties with White dot above the right limb, below the second letter E in HELVETIA. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. Original Price 175.23 SEK Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. Bids will be quickly acknowledged. Original Price 614.75 SEK However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. word "Suisse". The red ink was used in Lucerne from November 1798 to January 1799, when it was replaced with vermillion ink. 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. RM WA1W0N - William Tell's son with crossbow, postage stamp, Switzerland, 1909. 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. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 40 C. denomination, shown above, was re-designed for this issue. The 3 Fr. identical to the Group D issue below, except that Group D stamps have 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. four vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. Sale Price 140.19 SEK Airmail covers are listed and valued per 2013 Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch where appropriate. from 1862 through about 1892. Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). This is unusual early issue from Geneva, Switzerland, that is really two stamps in one. (15% off), Sale Price 24.70 SEK 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. Two horizontal lines below letters E and C in VECCHIA. HELVETIA 2022 is a specialized exhibition under FIP patronage and with FEPA recognition. "Switzerland" is a 16th Century Anglicized version of the German word ages, the area of present day Switzerland was subsequently settled by Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This even resulted in some reprimands from their superiors to stop playing vulgar opera arias that the post office thought undignified. 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. The stamps were printed with both perforation 11 1/2 x 11 and perforation 11 3/4. strong hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. 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. 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. SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1947 Pro Patria Swiss Railway - USED. Republ. The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. A different, exclusive silver overprint that is available only at the exhibition will be on sale each day at the sales stand. The next time red ink markings would be found again would be on Berne post markings. For further details: helvetia2022.ch/en/programTarget not accessible, Main entrance: Via Campo Marzio, 6900 Lugano. The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. Missing lines on the bridge and on the river (white bridge). 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. affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, Here are sample exhibits that serve as a prototype archive of AHPS member exhibits: 1. Between 1901 and 1904, the perforation gauge 11 3/4 was again used for two Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design. early Swiss stamps that we see? One of such specimens was offered by Heinrich Koehler Auctions in September, 2016. The English equivalent of the Latin name is "Swiss Confederation." 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. The special cancellation will be used. (25% off), Sale Price 71.20 SEK 2021. 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. Definitive issue, kneeling Helvetia. A thorough reorganization took place at that time, and the post mark was changed to "Central Post Adminst. 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. Switzerland stamp helvetia Stock Photos and Images. Used. 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. Organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in . issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. stamps can make identification even worse, by obscuring the area of the 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. In June 1799, the Seat of Government was transferred to Berne. barely be seen, even in watermark fluid. Membership information is available from the secretary, Richard T. Hall, P.O. In the Lucerne marking, there was a line below the wording, and in the one used in Berne a small "posthorn" appeared. In 1894, a new paper featuring the impressed cross-in-oval type 2 was introduced. Confederation continues to use the name in its Latin form, where it is 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. 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