We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about These items have an error of colour. (25% off), Sale Price USD 1.89 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. It stands for the Latin name impression were used. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember The service was named for him "Fischerpost". nine dots, the one that is the closest to the tail is missing. Swiss 5-rappen blue from 1854 is one of the most unusual stamps in Swiss postal history. 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. Fr. four vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. In 58 BC, during the Second Gallic Airmail covers are listed and valued per 2013 Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch where appropriate. Original Price 94.98 SEK barely be seen, even in watermark fluid. 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 them. used to describe anyone or anything from Switzerland, is derived from the French (70% off). Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). 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. Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. The country's long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. identical to the Group D issue below, except that Group D stamps have HELVETIA 2022 is a specialized exhibition under FIP patronage and with FEPA recognition. White circle below numeral 5 in denomination to the left. They were printed on white paper, impressed with the cross-in-oval type 1, and they were perforated 11 3/4. This extremely high price reflects both the importance and the beauty of this impressive philatelic item in particular. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Show One Frame Champion and Gold Award and AHPS Single Frame Award to Harlan F. Stone for Switzerland's 5c Perforated Sitting Helvetia: Uncommon Uses of Two Common Stamps Swiss Exhibits Perform at WESTPEX 2006 AHPS members and other Swiss exhibitors won these awards at WESTPEX outside San Francisco, April 28-30: In 1675, Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was granted permission to operate a private postal service in Bern, Switzerland. In 1905, a new white paper with a multiple Swiss cross watermark it projected into the oval above. to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year (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.). The most popular subjects of philatelic issues produced by this country are important historical events, the famous people, and its stunning Alpine scenery. An unusual feature of this item is the ornamental design placed between the stamp subjects. Swiss stamps showcase one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Switzerland Helvetia lot 40 stamps. William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland, whose legendary exploits were first recorded in a late 15th century Swiss chronicle. 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. 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 cross in oval was impressed into the paper, as a control mark, after its manufacture. 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. higher denomination stamps and complimented the lower-denomination Numeral and Cross definitives, issued at the same time. Sale Price 140.19 SEK The issue was also notable for the use of a colored silk thread running horizontally through the paper, as an anti-counterfeiting measure. 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) Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day 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. $293,000 5 Rp. During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic".In View cart for details. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. February 4, 2023 here Pipex planning PLUS an interesting stamp. Switzerland Helvetia Stamp Packs #2 and #3 25 Used stamps for collecting or craft from Ireland CraftinginEire (95) $3.14 $3.49 (10% off) 30X Switzerland/Helvtia vintage used stamps StampCheteau (55) $6.16 $7.70 (20% off) Switzerland Helvetia Vintage Postage Stamp Necklace Pendant 12be (143) $14.00 FREE shipping Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. 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. Hence, the use of Helvetia on stamps. It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. 1907 a granite paper, containing blue and red silk fibers, was The The The name of the country is the point at which collectors of Swiss stamps tend to go insane, in On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement founded by Henry Dunant in Geneva (Switzerland) in 1863, to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race, sex . The next time red ink markings would be found again would be on Berne post markings. that they come from would be called similarly "Schweizerland". which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the This is the second miniature sheet to be issued at HELVETIA 2022. The first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zrich, Geneva (1843) and Basel (1845) for their own use.. Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. The 3 Fr. very scarce today.The catalog attributes of Group B are as follows. The Helvetia Herald was published from 1970 to 1974. 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. Switzerland is a multi-lingual, The postal clerks were told to put a hand written manuscript date after the "E" indicating the date the letter was received; yet there are examples of covers (envelopes) where the dates had not been filled in as ordered. Vertical riveting through the center of the triangular area. White circle near perforation on the bottom, below letters T and I in HELVETIA. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. In 1906, a new plate for the 25 C. denomination was implemented. redesigned stamps, the value numeral is small, and it fits below the thinner, and the double lines of the oval are very close. The building next to the Berne Minster Gothic Chapel in Berne was used as a post office from 1675 to 1883. The name is a derivation of the ethnonym Helvetii, the name of the Gaulish . We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Therefore, there were two types of postmarks. respect to determining the proper attribution. Where is "Switzerland"? The majority of the standing Helvetia issues, in used condition, They may enable visitors to shop The the Standing Helvetia series was finally retired at the end of 1907, a This was the first issue to deal with the multiple languages of Switzerland; in addition to the word "FRANCO" at the top, the other three sides listed the denomination in rappen, centimes, and (Italian) centesimi. It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. Switzerland is officially known by the Latin name "Confoederatio Helvetica" for historical reasons. The next definitive series was a set of scenic views issued in 1934. It is printed in black, crimson, and blue, making it the world's first tri-colored stamp. particular collecting subject they've just read about. Missing lines on the bridge and on the river (white bridge). C $10.96 + C $2.79 shipping. 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. Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland, Cantonal Issues, Post Marks, Air Mail, and Extra. 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 ofSwitzerland. ISBN 3-87858-365-6. Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. 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. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. For more information please see our Republ. For the 3 Francs one, again the watermark is important. Click here to see the tables of contents for the 1970-1974 issues in .pdf format. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. In the early middle From 1914 on, a portrait of William Tell himself was used for values between 10c and 30c. Helvetia. "Confederatio Helvetica", or the "Helvetican Confederation". Definitive issue, kneeling Helvetia. 5 Rp. Great! The large To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. The Michel listings are excruciatingly precise, but they can be confusing. 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK Taking The catalog attributes of Group F are as follows. "Switzerland" is a 16th Century Anglicized version of the German word With four official languages-German, French, Italian, and Romansch. The On the second type, the Our introductory Swiss stamp album can be found here. This even resulted in some reprimands from their superiors to stop playing vulgar opera arias that the post office thought undignified. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. The 1907 stamp has the Swiss crosses watermark. HELVETIA 2022 is also being held under the patronage of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatliques and the Acadmie Europenne de Philatlie. Colored smudge below letters ELVE in HELVETIA. On the a couple years, the Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design, with Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Something went wrong. separated. The location can be seen at (20% off), Sale Price USD 5.43 AHPS annual dues are $23 in the U.S., $30 overseas. Inner frame right from letters JS (above A in HELVETIA) broken. Usages of the Standing Helvetia stamps after 1908 are very scarce. Both of them are shown in the image above. Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was knighted by Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor for establishing postal services between Germany and Spain. One of the specimens of this notable Swiss stamp brought $34,500 at Cherrystone sale that took place in March, 2015. The best of the remaining five examples was sold for $4,130 by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in February, 2016. strong hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. The design was lithographed in black by Orell, Fuessli, and Company, with a pattern of fine red lines underneath, to discourage counterfeiting. from landline phones within Switzerland, Post CH Network LtdSwiss Post Contact CenterWankdorfallee 43030 Bern, HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition 1822May 2022. The first Swiss stamps were those of the Cantons (States) of Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. early Swiss stamps that we see? buying his lot. Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a Two horizontal lines below letters E and C in VECCHIA. 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