(25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! 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. Several commemorative issues appeared in the 1930s, then in 1941 came new definitives honoring Swiss military heroes. Confederation continues to use the name in its Latin form, where it is 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. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Read our Cookie Policy. perforations and watermarks greatly expanded the number of stamps brand new definitive series of Swiss stamps in 1908. The The UPU was noted on its 50th anniversary in 1924 with two stamps, one depicting its building in Bern and the other the location of the 1874 Congress. The service was named for him "Fischerpost". inscription BERNH. 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. 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. (40% off), Sale Price USD 40.02 sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or gauge that measures in quarter-steps, a watermark tray and fluid, and a 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. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. nine dots, the one that is the closest to the tail is missing. (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 first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zrich, Geneva (1843) and Basel (1845) for their own use.. Various nuances, such as a secret mark or a curl, not obvious and not evident at first sight, can make an ordinary stamp expensive. Swiss Pro Aero stamp was issued in 1938 to promote the Pro Aero Campaign, held throughout Switzerland from May 21 through May 22, 1938. The 5fr depicted the Rtli meadow, while the 3fr and 10fr stamps showed the Mythen and Jungfrau mountains, respectively. Before you contact take a look at the most common questions: We use cookies to personalize our content and to improve your user experience. TYPES Type I: inscription L'EPLATTENIER in the lower left corner. 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. The 40 C. denomination, printed on white, watermarked paper with perforation gauge 11 3/4, is not shown in the image above. Small white dot on numeral 1 in denomination. The finest specimen of this remarkable stamp was auctioned for $89,807 at Rapp auction in November, 2008. USD 40.02, USD 51.98 The deadline for bids is April 15, 2023. It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. One of such specimens was offered by Heinrich Koehler Auctions in September, 2016. All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. 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. Want to know more? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "Confederatio Helvetica", or the "Helvetican Confederation". Free shipping for many products! Swiss philatelists. Helvetia. Such letters from Lucerne bore the title, "Central Post Bureau." This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Original Price USD 2.52 Taking Ever wonder what 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. For membership information, please contact Richard T. Hall atsecretary2@swiss-stamps.org. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. The catalog attributes of Group C are as follows. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a Want Later, that number was reduced to nineteen (19) due to mergers and to some changes at the frontiers. They were both printed on paper with the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. Original Price USD 7.24 HELVETIA 2022 is a specialized exhibition under FIP patronage and with FEPA recognition. The cross in oval was impressed into the paper, as a control mark, after its manufacture. See details. Between presented in this article. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. White circle in the field next to Helvetias hand to the left. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. 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. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. Thus, the cantonal and private mail services were taken over. Here are sample exhibits that serve as a prototype archive of AHPS member exhibits: 1. For more information please see our Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this The Helvetia Herald was published from 1970 to 1974. multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year War, the armies of Julius Caesar defeated the Helvetii at the battle of By the same analogy, I would imagine that the English word "Swiss", The Helvetii were Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Though greater distance between the mountain peak and top border; no diagonal hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. The first line in overprint damaged to the left. 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. Shipping The Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. the Alemanni, the Burgundians, and then the Franks. The And, the Republic was administratively reorganized into twenty-two (22) Cantons. sixty pages dedicated to the plate flaws on this series. Initially printed on white wove paper, the stamps switched to granite paper in 1881. Colored smudge below letters ELVE in HELVETIA. Switzerland 1915 Surcharged full set of stamps. Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. A cricle at the bottom of the letter R in POUR. One of the finest specimens of 5 Rp. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. I personally find this listing format very straightforward and 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. Colored silk threads were used as a security device in the papers used to print the definitive Swiss stamps of 1854-1862.[5]. Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. The lots for auction number 186 are shown on this page. the name appears on Swiss stamps and on Swiss coinage, to this day. most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day The commonest type surviving today is the 5-rappen brown on thick paper with a green thread, costing US$20 used; certain other types are rare, and the pale yellow-green shade of the 40-rappen value will go for $7,000 or more. The yellow 1850 Rayon II 10 rappen was issued for letter postage beyond the cantonal borders and for nationwide use. 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. But, an additional inscription, reading "10 PORT CANTONAL Cent" ran across the top of each pair. Type II: engravers name J. SPRENGER (issue of 1928). The red ink was used in Lucerne from November 1798 to January 1799, when it was replaced with vermillion ink. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. 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. REBER shorter (4,5 mm long). The 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. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. 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: 1291. symbol of confederation. This was abandoned around 1944. basic tools required to specialize in this series are a perforation Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. identical to the Group D issue below, except that Group D stamps have View Etsys Privacy Policy. The basically collectible denominations are shown in the image above. Bids will be quickly acknowledged. Lucern was chosen as the headquarters seat for mail. In 1675, Beat Fischer von Reichenbach was granted permission to operate a private postal service in Bern, Switzerland. it projected into the oval above. Two varieties of the cross-in-oval website. 1862/1881.before 1900. at the best online prices at eBay! 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. The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, Yes! Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. 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. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. USD 10.70, USD 13.37 this watermark since then. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. What then is "Helvetia"? Something went wrong. 140.19 SEK, 175.23 SEK At the bureau they received the first Helvetic Republic postmarks. 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. Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. The classical definitive Swiss stamps were issued between 1854 and 1862, and were known as the Strubel Issues. Helvetia 2022 World Stamp Exhibition. The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. word "Suisse". The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. in these languages is "Schweiz" (German), "Suisse" (French), "Svizzera" Switzerland stamp helvetia Stock Photos and Images. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. Verona, Italy - February 4, 2012: Croix - Rouge postage stamp. It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. Swiss stamps were produced with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 12. are numerous plate-flaws and retouches on just about every stamp in this Switzerland is a republic divided into districts known as cantons. Great! 43.61 SEK, 54.54 SEK It was made obsolete in a year due to the December 1849 currency law, thus making Vaud 4 really scarce. They are the most popular specialization subject for most serious classical Swiss philatelists. Zurich 1846 4r black, featuring black Rosette cancel of Winterthur, was sold for $12,650 by Cherrystone auction in July, 2013. Rayon I stamp, 1850 is one of the first issues presented by Switzerland. The same is true for Swiss coins. Historical aspects of postage stamps in Switzerland. Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland, Cantonal Issues, Post Marks, Air Mail, and Extra. Based on the count of perforation tips, your 30 rappen stamp is unlikely to be the 1907 one. For the 3 Francs one, again the watermark is important. They were White circle below numeral 5 in denomination to the left. 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK The local-rate stamps had a value of 2 rappen, with some inscribed "ORTS-POST" (German) and "POSTE LOCALE" (French). The name of the country It is a relatively common variety.The catalog attributes are as follows. Closeup of the red thread embedded in the paper of the 1855 10rp stamp of Switzerland. 71.20 SEK, 94.98 SEK Please. In 58 BC, during the Second Gallic 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]. Also, make 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. The item with a 2 Rappen value was released to pay reduced postage for local mail in the important towns of the cantons Zrich, Zug, Schaffhausen and Thurgau. Between 1901 and 1903, the perforation gauge for all the current Swiss stamps was changed to 11 1/2 x 12. All but the 3 Fr. -Courier Marks. very scarce today.The catalog attributes of Group B are as follows. the ISO symbol for Switzerland, "CH", stands for? Swiss stamps are inscribed with the word Helvetia, rather than "Schweiz", "Suisse" "Svizzera", or "Svizra". The figure was embossed but only the outline was colored, making it rather hard to pick out. A good perforation gauge should help you confirm the 50 rappen stamp is the 1882 one. 5 Rp. We present you the rarest and most expensive stamps, but this is not an all-encompassing set. The items with completely framed cross are thought to be the rarest among these issues. 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. Click here to download a .pdf membership application form that can be printed and mailed; we welcome new members! Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. 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. USD 2.65, USD 6.58 Republ. particular collecting subject they've just read about. Original Price USD 1,415.04 Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA 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. View cart for details. The stamps with the depiction of Helvetia were issued between the years 1882 and 1891 with the denominations ranging from 2 Cents to 3 Francs. On the original designs, the value numeral was much larger, and The next time red ink markings would be found again would be on Berne post markings. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. This was the first of many multi-language issues. denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. The items issued within this series are also known as the Strubels. Today, it is one of the On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember respect to determining the proper attribution. The grill is most obvious on mint stamps, but is faintly visible on used stamps as well. This perforation measurement is critical in identifying the stamps from this first set.The catalog attributes of Group A are as follows. control of the Habsburgs (Austrian Empire). 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 . All but two of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Group E are as follows. In 1849 it printed a 4c stamp featuring the federal cross in black and red, and similar 5c designs in 1850 and 1851. Check out our swiss helvetia stamp selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. It is printed in black, crimson, and blue, making it the world's first tri-colored stamp. Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". 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. This is unusual early issue from Geneva, Switzerland, that is really two stamps in one. Interests range from new issues, rarer stamps, errors, cancels, postal history research, and international exhibitions. denominations are very rare and seldom Return to Switzerland Stamps fromSwiss Stamps - What does Helvetia mean? 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. Switzerland is officially known by the Latin name "Confoederatio Helvetica" for historical reasons. The so-called cross-in-oval watermark is NOT ACTUALLY A PAPER WATERMARK at all! The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear, and a shield with the Swiss arms. This is the second miniature sheet to be issued at HELVETIA 2022. 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. 1900 saw Switzerland's first commemorative stamps, a set of three values issued for the 25th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, with an allegorical design featuring various symbols of communication. 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