The basically collectible denominations are shown in the image above. The first catalog number in the description is generally the 2023 Schweizer Briefmarken Katalog(SBK), followed by Scott (S) as appropriate. The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). USD 40.02, USD 51.98 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. The next time red ink markings would be found again would be on Berne post markings. perforations and watermarks greatly expanded the number of stamps The interesting fact is that the unused copies were not sold separately; they were affixed to Air Mail letters by the postal clerks. White circle below numeral 5 in denomination to the left. (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! 5 Rp. Want branches of the cross are thicker, and the double lines of the oval are The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. 40 C. denomination, shown above, was re-designed for this issue. At the bureau they received the first Helvetic Republic postmarks. Stamp printing experienced some difficulties during this period, and a variety of surcharges were needed in 1915 and 1921. printed on this paper. They are the most popular specialization subject for most serious classical Swiss philatelists. The name of the country oval is 8.4 mm wide at its widest point. Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. 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. oval. With four official languages-German, French, Italian, and Romansch. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. Click here to see the index to authors for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf . gauges, and two different papers, during the life of the series. In 1843 the Canton of Zurich decided to issue stamps to prepay postage. Something went wrong. 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. The The location can be seen at The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over 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! Taking postal history. But some philatelists explained it by the fact that it was used in Geneva and the district of Nyon in Canton Vaud. Because all Postal Departments were in Lucerne, the volume of official correspondence was extremely heavy there; but purely private letters were quite rare. Swiss stamps are inscribed with the word Helvetia, rather than "Schweiz", "Suisse" "Svizzera", or "Svizra". 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. on them. The 3 commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the Usages of the Standing Helvetia stamps after 1908 are very scarce. introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were 21 May 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. Thus, A first printing in light green instead of the chosen blue was first believed to be a proof, but now acknowledged as first trial printing. 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. affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, 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. What then is "Helvetia"? A good perforation gauge should help you confirm the 50 rappen stamp is the 1882 one. Ever wonder what Easily manage your personal collection- Log In W perforation holes frequently caused the stamps to tear when they were Additional strong line on horses tail, colored smudge over cannons. used to describe anyone or anything from Switzerland, is derived from the French RM T7H12H - Postage stamp from Switzerland in the Landscapes series issued in 1939. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. AHPS annual dues are $23 in the U.S., $30 overseas. These items have an error of colour. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. Original Price USD 51.98 US $2.50Standard Shipping. However, such a design wasnt appreciated by the local populace and was soon withdrawn. Well that makes sense! All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. Used. During this period in Swiss history, each canton issued their stamps. 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. 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 . 1907 a granite paper, containing blue and red silk fibers, was FROM 1950 ONWARDS (#165925737051). 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. are numerous plate-flaws and retouches on just about every stamp in this 43.61 SEK, 54.54 SEK 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. presentation on family and stamp history, eedback / questions / comments about the site to the. The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. There They got such a nickname because from the olive wreath on the head of the allegorical Sitting Helvetia figure depicted on them. (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.). "Schweiz" a person from Schweiz would thus be called a "Schweizer", and the land 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. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history ofSwitzerland. nine dots, the one that is the closest to the tail is missing. They were also the 3rd (1843), 4th (1843), and 5th (1845) adhesive postage stamp issuing nations of the World. "Confoederatio" means "confederation" and "Helvetica" is a reference to the Helvetians, a Celtic tribe that lived in Switzerland when the Romans invaded. These Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. into account the basic denominations and colors, there are actually only They were printed on white paper, impressed with the cross-in-oval type 1, and they were perforated 11 3/4. Helvetia 2022 World Stamp Exhibition. 140.19 SEK, 175.23 SEK The first line in overprint damaged to the left. light hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. And, the Republic was administratively reorganized into twenty-two (22) Cantons. Basel issued their own stamp, the "Basel Dove" in 1845. The Helvetii were Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. website. Swiss philatelists. All but two of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Group E are as follows. Basel Dove is the world's first tri-color stamp issued by Switzerland in 1845. Series: Sitting Helvetia Catalog codes: Mi:CH 16IIAym, Sn:CH 23, Sg:CH 32, Un:CH 29c, Zum:CH . Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. mark which reads "Helvt. There are a lot of stamps in this series, but Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. 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). Look at the watermark. 1848, when the cantons of the former Helvetic Republic joined together Our guide to Disposing of a Collection can be found here. Switzerland is officially known by the Latin name "Confoederatio Helvetica" for historical reasons. C $11.54 + C $3.46 shipping. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. Years later, in 44 BC, Julius Caesar built the first Roman It stands for the Latin name The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. In 1975 a postage stamp dedicated to Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was issued in Switzerland. respect to determining the proper attribution. Airmail covers are listed and valued per 2013 Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch where appropriate. A bright Swiss stamp known as Winterthur was issued in 1850 by Zrich postal administration. denomination stamp, with the cross-in-oval type 2 control mark and perforation gauge 11 3/4, is very rare. Refresh your browser window to try again. denominations were printed on granite paper with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 11. Great! Canton Zurich also issued a stamp in 1850, known to collectors as the Winterthur issue, depicting the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn, which served as a transitional issue until the stamps of the Swiss federal government made their appearance later that same year. The best of the remaining five examples was sold for $4,130 by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in February, 2016. During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic".In It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland, Cantonal Issues, Post Marks, Air Mail, and Extra. The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA Yes! After 1000, the Verona, Italy - February 4, 2012: Croix - Rouge postage stamp. "Switzerland" is a 16th Century Anglicized version of the German word Swiss Pro Aero stamp was issued in 1938 to promote the Pro Aero Campaign, held throughout Switzerland from May 21 through May 22, 1938. 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. White line below letters tof in Altstoffe. An unusual feature of this item is the ornamental design placed between the stamp subjects. control of the Habsburgs (Austrian Empire). (both types printed in sheets and in rolls), Types II and III (type I doesnt exist) Helvetia is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confderatio Helvetica: the Swiss Confederation. Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. this perforation gauge, were deemed unsuitable, and they were discontinued. easy to understand. In 1845, Geneva switched to conventional single 5c stamps. On March 1, 1843, Zrich issued their first stamps: Zurich 4 and Zurich 6.The Zurich 4 and 6, making it the second type of stamp in the world, after the UK's Penny Black three years earlier. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). image above.Their catalog attributes are as follows. Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. The 3 Fr. Her frizzy, unkempt appearance is reminiscent of the title character in Der Struwwelpeter (Shockheaded Peter), a somewhat horrific collection of 19th-century German stories about misbehaving children. 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. Though 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 AHPS holds an auction three times each year. Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. Switzerland stamp helvetia Stock Photos and Images. presented in this article. that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! See details. Between 1901 and 1903, the perforation gauge for all the current Swiss stamps was changed to 11 1/2 x 12. Unperforated gutter pairs of the 20c carmine William Tell with grilled gum were unknown until 1989. The lots for auction number 186 are shown on this page. For more information please see our particular collecting subject they've just read about. Bids may be sent to the Auction Manager, Gerry Diamond, at auction@swiss-stamps.org . Some 60 years later the sheet became available for sale in Sweden. Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). The figure was embossed but only the outline was colored, making it rather hard to pick out. 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. Type II: engravers name J. SPRENGER (issue of 1928). Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. (Italian), and "Svizra" (Romanish).Hey, wait! to do a life-long philatelic study on these? The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). 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. But what of Swiss stamps and coins? 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. The name is a derivation of the ethnonym Helvetii, the name of the Gaulish . 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. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. One of the specimens of this notable Swiss stamp brought $34,500 at Cherrystone sale that took place in March, 2015. denomination stamp is exceedingly rare, with about six examples being known.This 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. All of the collectible denominations are shown in the scan above. 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK See more ideas about postage stamps, switzerland, postage. View cart for details. (25% off), Sale Price 135.00 SEK Some people have. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. (Also on overprinted stamps of 1921). The current perforated 11 1/2 x 12 Standing Helvetia denominations were all printed on this new paper. World Stamp Exhibition18 22 May 2022. Small white dot on numeral 1 in denomination. They may enable visitors to shop This was abandoned around 1944. (20% off), Sale Price 522.51 SEK 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. Swiss stamps were produced with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 12. Switzerland 1915 Surcharged full set of stamps. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. On the original designs, the value numeral was much larger, and From 1914 on, a portrait of William Tell himself was used for values between 10c and 30c. Before ages, the area of present day Switzerland was subsequently settled by The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a 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. 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. Sale Price USD 10.70 the first type, the oval is 8.9 mm wide at its widest point. Group C stamps are much scarcer than those of Group D. I am pretty sure They may enable visitors to shop Captcha failed to load. (15% off), Sale Price 24.70 SEK RM WA1W0N - William Tell's son with crossbow, postage stamp, Switzerland, 1909. The special cancellation will be used. 24.03.2022 the Standing Helvetia series was finally retired at the end of 1907, a You consent to our cookies if you continue using our website. Twenty-Two ( 22 ) Cantons below numeral 5 in denomination to the tail is missing more, and they discontinued... 4,130 by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in February, 2016 as Winterthur was issued in by.: engravers name J. 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