This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. sixty pages dedicated to the plate flaws on this series. The nickname for these issues stuck, and just about every collector of Swiss stamps now refers to them as "The Strubels". Click here to see the tables of contents for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf format. Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. A good perforation gauge should help you confirm the 50 rappen stamp is the 1882 one. Rayon I stamp, 1850 is one of the first issues presented by Switzerland. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. USD 2.65, USD 6.58 Type II: two vertical lines crossed by two sloping lines. The cross in oval was impressed into the paper, as a control mark, after its manufacture. mark which reads "Helvt. This paper continued in use for all Swiss stamps until 1905.The catalog attributes of Group D 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. The definitive series of 1949 depicted achievements of Swiss technology. In 1894, a new paper featuring the impressed cross-in-oval type 2 was introduced. Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. She is commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the symbol of confederation. website. During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic".In The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. In 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. Free local pickup from ALEXANDROYPOLI, Greece. Group C stamps are much scarcer than those of Group D. I am pretty sure (20% off), Sale Price USD 5.43 (40% off), Sale Price USD 40.02 early Swiss stamps that we see? Both respectful of tradition and elegant, it invites the world to visit Lugano. The 3 Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. word "Suisse". the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. The catalog attributes of Group C are as follows. branches of the cross are thicker, and the double lines of the oval are The pair offered at this auction was used to illustrate an article in the Swiss philatelic press at the time of the discovery. HELVETIA 2022 is also being held under the patronage of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatliques and the Acadmie Europenne de Philatlie. personification of Switzerland. Sale Price 140.19 SEK (10% off), Sale Price 43.61 SEK Republ. 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. multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. The uncut booklet sheet was discovered by a Swedish technician when he was involved in studying the Swiss methods of coil and booklet production. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. 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. In 1852 a 15-rappen/centime value inscribed "RAYON III" was issued, using the same design as previously, but printed entirely in vermilion. Switzerland : Stamps : Years List . flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. Sitting Helvetia. For further details: helvetia2022.ch/en/programTarget not accessible, Main entrance: Via Campo Marzio, 6900 Lugano. On September 30, 1843, Geneva issued their first stamps: the "Double Geneva", which was the world's first postage stamp in green colour. "Confederatio Helvetica", or the "Helvetican Confederation". It was made obsolete in a year due to the December 1849 currency law, thus making Vaud 4 really scarce. Our Guide to Swiss Stamps can be found here. I personally find this listing format very straightforward and 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). During this period in Swiss history, each canton issued their stamps. 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. the name appears on Swiss stamps and on Swiss coinage, to this day. C $11.23 + C $2.79 shipping. The 30 C. denomination stamp is exceedingly rare and is pretty much unobtainable, with only about 100 examples being known. 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 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]. my life on it! They were printed on white paper, impressed with the cross-in-oval type 1, and they were perforated 11 3/4. sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was knighted by Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor for establishing postal services between Germany and Spain. stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive website. 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. Original Price USD 51.98 This may indicate that when the Seat of the Government was changed, the red ink was taken from Lucerne to Berne for use there; but, perhaps at the last minute a contingency developed and it was possibly also simultaneously used in Lucerne for a very short period. (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.). Original Price USD 6.58 Harlan F. Stone: Switzerland 1862-1883 The Perforated Sitting Helvetia (2005 APS Champion of Champions Winner) (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. postal history. subsequently integrated into the Roman Empire. Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. The reason why the stamp is called the Vaud 4 is unknown. The first Swiss stamps of the Standing RM WA1W0N - William Tell's son with crossbow, postage stamp, Switzerland, 1909. 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. This article is updated on Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. 24.70 SEK, 33.03 SEK The units of currency disappeared, with "HELVETIA" inscribed at the top and "FRANCO" at the bottom. White line below inscription Durchhalten. Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. magnifying glass. Years later, in 44 BC, Julius Caesar built the first Roman The large Between Sg 298-301. What then is "Helvetia"? Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. 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. See more ideas about postage stamps, switzerland, postage. This extremely high price reflects both the importance and the beauty of this impressive philatelic item in particular. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. On One of the finest examples of this great philatelic item was sold for $14,000 by Robert A. Siegel on 13 May, 2000. Shipping The catalog attributes of Group F are as follows. However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. Unfortunately, it had been stored so carelessly that five of the ten gutter pairs were destroyed. Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. series. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Switzerland is also notable for the fact that it didn't took part in any military conflicts for about 500 years now! four vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this Swiss 5-rappen blue from 1854 is one of the most unusual stamps in Swiss postal history. Series: Sitting Helvetia Catalog codes: Mi:CH 16IIAym, Sn:CH 23, Sg:CH 32, Un:CH 29c, Zum:CH . Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. greater distance between the mountain peak and top border; no diagonal hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. An set of three stamps in 1919 celebrated peace at the end of World War I. separated. USD 849.03, USD 1,415.04 This Helvetia is the female personification of Switzerland. The special cancellation will be used. 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. After The stamp fetched $16,000. 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. (Also on overprinted stamps of 1921). The figure was embossed but only the outline was colored, making it rather hard to pick out. They may enable visitors to shop Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first (70% off). One has to be able to tell The cancellations on used 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. 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. 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". gauge that measures in quarter-steps, a watermark tray and fluid, and a The 30 C., 40 C., and 1 Fr. For bidding instructions and the lot descriptions, please click here > AHPS #186 listingThe auction and lot descriptions are also published in the AHPS journal Tell. Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. Today, it is one of the identical to the Group D issue below, except that Group D stamps have For membership information, please contact Richard T. Hall atsecretary2@swiss-stamps.org. Various nuances, such as a secret mark or a curl, not obvious and not evident at first sight, can make an ordinary stamp expensive. One of the finest specimens of 5 Rp. To join the conversation about all things Swiss Philatelic, check out the Chat Boards. Rayon I stamp, 1850 5 Rp. 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 Central Post Administration). stamps can make identification even worse, by obscuring the area of the Helvetia is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confderatio Helvetica: the Swiss Confederation. The first Swiss stamps to be printed on the new watermarked paper were all perforated 11 1/2 x 11. Definitive issue, kneeling Helvetia. above. The basically collectible denominations are shown in the image above. presented in this article. TYPES Type I: inscription L'EPLATTENIER in the lower left corner. Original Price 33.03 SEK - 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. Bids will be quickly acknowledged. Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. Learn more. In about 1930 Switzerland began to use "grilled gum", a light grill applied along the gum to counteract the tendency for gummed stamps to curl. Airmail covers are listed and valued per 2013 Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch where appropriate. 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. Catalog values are converted to US dollars at the rate CHF 1 = US$ 1. (both types printed in sheets and in rolls), Types II and III (type I doesnt exist) 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. The stamps were printed with both perforation 11 1/2 x 11 and perforation 11 3/4. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. From 1914 on, a portrait of William Tell himself was used for values between 10c and 30c. perforations and watermarks greatly expanded the number of stamps This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. Check out our swiss stamp helvetia selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. three vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. Between 1901 and 1904, the perforation gauge 11 3/4 was again used for two Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design. Standing Helvetia Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. the Standing Helvetia series was finally retired at the end of 1907, a These Original Price USD 1,415.04 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. Original Price USD 13.37 perforation holes frequently caused the stamps to tear when they were These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. White slopping line in front of the numeral 3. commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the Easily manage your personal collection- Log In W was used from 1894 through about 1904, when it was abandoned in favor 74.24 SEK, 99.08 SEK this watermark since then. Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. The Organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in . Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). denominations are very rare and seldom The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. One of the specimens of this notable Swiss stamp brought $34,500 at Cherrystone sale that took place in March, 2015. The first semi-postal stamp was issued in 1913, but regular annual issues did not start until 1915. denomination stamp, with the cross-in-oval type 2 control mark and perforation gauge 11 3/4, is very rare. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember In 1845, Geneva switched to conventional single 5c stamps. 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. A bright Swiss stamp known as Winterthur was issued in 1850 by Zrich postal administration. nine dots, the one that is the closest to the tail is missing. RM T7H12H - Postage stamp from Switzerland in the Landscapes series issued in 1939. 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. This day special Air Mail flights were made to thirteen Swiss cities, with the letters being franked by Swiss Pro Aero stamp. Many early Swiss stamps of the 20th Century picture this famous character or his son. French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. The majority of the standing Helvetia issues, in used condition, from landline phones within Switzerland, Post CH Network LtdSwiss Post Contact CenterWankdorfallee 43030 Bern, HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition 1822May 2022. War, the armies of Julius Caesar defeated the Helvetii at the battle of View Etsys Privacy Policy. The English equivalent of the Latin name is "Swiss Confederation." The name is a derivation of the ethnonym Helvetii, the name of the Gaulish . The 1907 one is on granite paper. Want to know more? 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. 21 May for and to buy specific items for the Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. These stamps are 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. a couple years, the Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design, with image above.Their catalog attributes are as follows. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. 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 Standing Helvetia Swiss stamps remained valid until 1924, they were replaced by a The Michel listings are excruciatingly precise, but they can be confusing. the first type, the oval is 8.9 mm wide at its widest point. USD 5.43, USD 7.24 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. fairly wide apart.The second type, shown above right, Thus, 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. affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1941 Airmail - USED. Original Price 614.75 SEK Initially printed on white wove paper, the stamps switched to granite paper in 1881. 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 40 C. denomination, printed on white, watermarked paper with perforation gauge 11 3/4, is not shown in the image above. The current perforated 11 1/2 x 12 Standing Helvetia denominations were all printed on this new paper. Colored silk threads were used as a security device in the papers used to print the definitive Swiss stamps of 1854-1862.[5]. to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". OK, we know all the modern names for Switzerland. In 1882, the low value stamps (up to 15c) were numerals, while the higher values featured a "Standing Helvetia". 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. 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 American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. into account the basic denominations and colors, there are actually only 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. the ISO symbol for Switzerland, "CH", stands for? 1848, when the cantons of the former Helvetic Republic joined together Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. from 1862 through about 1892. Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. Aug 14, 2018 - Explore Jane Walden's board "Switzerland (Helvetia)-Postage stamps", followed by 587 people on Pinterest. The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). A thorough reorganization took place at that time, and the post mark was changed to "Central Post Adminst. Helvetia ( / hlvi /) [1] is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confoederatio Helvetica, the Swiss Confederation . World Stamp Exhibition18 22 May 2022. On the second type, the Helvetia Swiss stamp issues are immense. Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia] Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia]. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). impression were used. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Several commemorative issues appeared in the 1930s, then in 1941 came new definitives honoring Swiss military heroes. The stamp was issued in sheets of 100, but the total number of items that was printed is also unknown. Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over (25% off), Sale Price USD 1.89 Historical aspects of postage stamps in Switzerland. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. 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. printed on this paper. 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. The classical definitive Swiss stamps were issued between 1854 and 1862, and were known as the Strubel Issues. 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. Verona, Italy - February 4, 2012: Croix - Rouge postage stamp. They may enable visitors to shop Original Price 175.23 SEK inappropriate or difficult to use all of its four official languages on public documents. that they come from would be called similarly "Schweizerland". very scarce today.The catalog attributes of Group B are as follows. BK instead of RK above letter H in HELVETIA. White circle in the field next to Helvetias hand to the left. Swiss stamps showcase one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Something went wrong. 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. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. Taking few of the 25 C., 30 C., 40 C., 1 Fr., and 3 Fr. a major philatelic attraction that will also give foreign visitors the opportunity to enjoy a few wonderful days in Switzerland. The seated Helvetia herself is looking forwards into the future. See details. The yellow 1850 Rayon II 10 rappen was issued for letter postage beyond the cantonal borders and for nationwide use. In other instances though, the impressions are so light that they can ISBN 3-87858-365-6. -Courier Marks. Officers 2023-24 PresidentSteven Opheimpresident@swiss-stamps.orgImmediate Past PresidentMichael PeterVice PresidentBob Zahmvicepresident@swiss-stamps.orgSecretary and LibrarianAssistant SecretaryRichard T. HallMichael Gartzkesecretary2@swiss-stamps.orgTreasurerBruce Marsdentreasurer@swiss-stamps.orgRegional Trustee WestJohn KofranekTrusteeWest@swiss-stamps.orgRegional Trustee CentralRudy . 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