Using the Scott catalog for specializing in this series can be a problem, as all the collectible varieties are not listed in Scott. Before series. for and to buy specific items for the C $10.96 + C $2.79 shipping. 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. sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or 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. Helvetia. (10% off), Sale Price 43.61 SEK in these languages is "Schweiz" (German), "Suisse" (French), "Svizzera" The first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zrich (1843), Geneva (1843) and Basel (1845) for their own use, with the first federal issues coming several years later, on April 7, 1850.[1]. Original Price USD 1,415.04 This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. 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. Small white dot on numeral 1 in denomination. The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. 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. Switzerland is a republic divided into districts known as cantons. Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA few of the 25 C., 30 C., 40 C., 1 Fr., and 3 Fr. And, the Republic was administratively reorganized into twenty-two (22) Cantons. (20% off), Sale Price 74.24 SEK USD 40.02, USD 51.98 In 1675, Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was granted permission to operate a private postal service in Bern, Switzerland. On Helvetia 2022 World Stamp Exhibition. French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. The next definitive series was a set of scenic views issued in 1934. Swiss stamps are inscribed with the word Helvetia, rather than "Schweiz", "Suisse" "Svizzera", or "Svizra". The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. The issue also features the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn. 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. multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year 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. June 4, 2022 here HELVETIA 2022 and member items galore. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Rayon I stamps, printed on blue (shades), wove paper, was auctioned for $293,000 by Rapp auction house in November, 2008. symbol of confederation. (23% off), Sale Price USD 2.65 oval is 8.4 mm wide at its widest point. Original Price USD 2.52 This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. 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. 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. Swiss stamps were produced with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 12. from 1862 through about 1892. White dot above the right limb, below the second letter E in HELVETIA. denominations are very rare and seldom (40% off), Sale Price USD 40.02 These items have an error of colour. introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were These Two horizontal lines below letters E and C in VECCHIA. This was the first of many multi-language issues. that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. Thus, the cantonal and private mail services were taken over. easy to understand. the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. The service was named for him "Fischerpost". Between 1901 and 1903, the perforation gauge for all the current Swiss stamps was changed to 11 1/2 x 12. -Courier Marks. Therefore, there were two types of postmarks. Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. She is Switzerland is also notable for the fact that it didn't took part in any military conflicts for about 500 years now! Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive White line below letters tof in Altstoffe. 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. It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. Although the Swiss Franc is a little higher than the US Dollar it makes pricing a lot easier. A bright Swiss stamp known as Winterthur was issued in 1850 by Zrich postal administration. Captcha failed to load. Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. The first Swiss stamps were those of the Cantons (States) of Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. The 3 Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). They are the most popular specialization subject for most serious classical Swiss philatelists. Two varieties of the cross-in-oval Most collectors choose to take the effort The languages spoken by the Swiss people are German, In 1905, a new white paper with a multiple Swiss cross watermark 43.61 SEK, 54.54 SEK Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. In this watermark since then. 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! (25% off), Sale Price 135.00 SEK 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. 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. They were printed on white paper, impressed with the cross-in-oval type 1, and they were perforated 11 3/4. Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. C $11.54 + C $3.46 shipping. 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. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. 12 Standing Helvetia stamps. 1907 a granite paper, containing blue and red silk fibers, was oval. Fr. This page was last edited on 20 November 2021, at 13:12. A good perforation gauge should help you confirm the 50 rappen stamp is the 1882 one. Colnect collectors club revolutionizes your collecting experience! The first Swiss stamps of the Standing (20% off), Sale Price 522.51 SEK Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia] Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia]. 71.20 SEK, 94.98 SEK particular collecting subject they've just read about. RM T7H12H - Postage stamp from Switzerland in the Landscapes series issued in 1939. early Swiss stamps that we see? Aug 14, 2018 - Explore Jane Walden's board "Switzerland (Helvetia)-Postage stamps", followed by 587 people on Pinterest. It was made obsolete in a year due to the December 1849 currency law, thus making Vaud 4 really scarce. The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. OK, we know all the modern names for Switzerland. particular collecting subject they've just read about. Original Price 54.54 SEK 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. This philatelic item was in use for a very short time, as the Federal local appeared generally throughout Switzerland on April 5, 1850. The catalog attributes of Group C are as follows. The Helvetia Herald. This perforation measurement is critical in identifying the stamps from this first set.The catalog attributes of Group A are as follows. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. 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. 5 Rp. In 1845, Geneva switched to conventional single 5c stamps. 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. three vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. . Great! Here are sample exhibits that serve as a prototype archive of AHPS member exhibits: 1. See details. at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). The first semi-postal stamp was issued in 1913, but regular annual issues did not start until 1915. All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. into account the basic denominations and colors, there are actually only 140.19 SEK, 175.23 SEK For more information please see our affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, (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.). 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. This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. 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. There's also Easily manage your personal collection- Log In W Harlan F. Stone: Switzerland 1862-1883 The Perforated Sitting Helvetia (2005 APS Champion of Champions Winner) Today, it is one of the website. Original Price 94.98 SEK The yellow 1850 Rayon II 10 rappen was issued for letter postage beyond the cantonal borders and for nationwide use. denominations were printed on granite paper with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 11. most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day Later, that number was reduced to nineteen (19) due to mergers and to some changes at the frontiers. commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the $293,000 5 Rp. Free shipping for many products! Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. In June 1799, the Seat of Government was transferred to Berne. Colored smudge below letters ELVE in HELVETIA. The so-called cross-in-oval watermark is NOT ACTUALLY A PAPER WATERMARK at all! For Verona, Italy - February 4, 2012: Croix - Rouge postage stamp. Ever wonder what But some philatelists explained it by the fact that it was used in Geneva and the district of Nyon in Canton Vaud. However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. With four official languages-German, French, Italian, and Romansch. These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. 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 stamps continued in use until 1883; many of them are common and cheaply available today, although legitimate cancellations on the granite paper varieties are uncommon because of the short period of use. It stands for the Latin name On the original designs, the value numeral was much larger, and ISBN 3-87858-365-6. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. The current perforated 11 1/2 x 12 Standing Helvetia denominations were all printed on this new paper. "Schweiz" a person from Schweiz would thus be called a "Schweizer", and the land Look at the watermark. 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. The grill is most obvious on mint stamps, but is faintly visible on used stamps as well. from landline phones within Switzerland, Post CH Network LtdSwiss Post Contact CenterWankdorfallee 43030 Bern, HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition 1822May 2022. The red ink was used in Lucerne from November 1798 to January 1799, when it was replaced with vermillion ink. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Switzerland: varieties on postage stamps - Definitive Issues - World Stamps Project Types and varieties of Swiss Postage Stamps: Definitive Issues 1908. The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. They got such a nickname because from the olive wreath on the head of the allegorical Sitting Helvetia figure depicted on them. Republ. Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. the Standing Helvetia Swiss stamps remained valid until 1924, they were replaced by a Bibracte. In the early middle Learn more. the Alemanni, the Burgundians, and then the Franks. 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. These are known to have existed from November 1798 to July 1799. To join the conversation about all things Swiss Philatelic, check out the Chat Boards. The first letter E in HELVETIA damaged at the bottom (HFLVETIA). redesigned stamps, the value numeral is small, and it fits below the For the 3 Francs one, again the watermark is important. 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. BK instead of RK above letter H in HELVETIA. above. There were three different so-called "watermarks", four different perforation We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. The Learn more. most important archeological sites in Switzerland. 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. Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles LEplattenier). strong hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. 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. See details. White circle in the field next to Helvetias hand to the left. The variety, with complete frame lines, is really unique, with only a couple authenticated examples being known. which cross and oval impression the stamp has, with certainty, as the On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember Switzerland 1915 Surcharged full set of stamps. Confederation continues to use the name in its Latin form, where it is The 40 C. denomination, printed on white, watermarked paper with perforation gauge 11 3/4, is not shown in the image above. 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). 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. 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