a major philatelic attraction that will also give foreign visitors the opportunity to enjoy a few wonderful days in Switzerland. Learn more. 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 . This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. subsequently integrated into the Roman Empire. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swiss postage stamps. Switzerland : Stamps [20] [1/25]. Between 1901 and 1903, the perforation gauge for all the current Swiss stamps was changed to 11 1/2 x 12. early Swiss stamps that we see? Republ. There Original Price USD 51.98 Later, that number was reduced to nineteen (19) due to mergers and to some changes at the frontiers. Catalog values are converted to US dollars at the rate CHF 1 = US$ 1. There were three different so-called "watermarks", four different perforation -Courier Marks. This was a 2-rappen value featuring a white embossed dove carrying a letter in its beak, and inscribed "STADT POST BASEL", a design by the architect Melchior Berry. Switzerland is a republic divided into districts known as cantons. multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. They were also the 3rd (1843), 4th (1843), and 5th (1845) adhesive postage stamp issuing nations of the World. Everyone knows that Swiss stamps have the legend HELVETIA On the Helvetia is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confderatio Helvetica: the Swiss Confederation. Type III (1939-1942 issue): only one sloping line, brown color. Want to know more? Stamp printing experienced some difficulties during this period, and a variety of surcharges were needed in 1915 and 1921. the Alemanni, the Burgundians, and then the Franks. Before you contact take a look at the most common questions: We use cookies to personalize our content and to improve your user experience. A rare Double Geneva of 1843 is the third oldest European stamp issue after the Zurich 4 and 6 (1842), and the British Penny Black and Two penny blue, (1840). 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). 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. "Switzerland" is a 16th Century Anglicized version of the German word In 1849 it printed a 4c stamp featuring the federal cross in black and red, and similar 5c designs in 1850 and 1851. Well that makes sense! Differentiating stamps with the two impressed control mark types seems easy, but it can be quite problematic. Our guide to Disposing of a Collection can be found here. What then is "Helvetia"? light hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. The Helvetii were The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). Learn more. very scarce today.The catalog attributes of Group B are as follows. 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). Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history ofSwitzerland. Original Price USD 1,415.04 As a result of their very short period of use, most of them are   Ukraine   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD), 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. denomination is exceedingly rare.The catalog attributes of Granite Paper / Watermarked Group A are as follows. Look at the watermark. This is the second miniature sheet to be issued at HELVETIA 2022. Switzerland 1915 Surcharged full set of stamps. TYPES Type I: inscription L'EPLATTENIER in the lower left corner. stamps can make identification even worse, by obscuring the area of the Fr. Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. Printed in sheets of 100 (10X10). The name of the country Something went wrong. to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". to do a life-long philatelic study on these? 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. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. separated. In the map of ancient Gaul, shown above, one of the I personally find this listing format very straightforward and Unfortunately, it had been stored so carelessly that five of the ten gutter pairs were destroyed. (20% off), Sale Price USD 5.43 for and to buy specific items for the charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles L'Eplattenier). After 1000, the the ISO symbol for Switzerland, "CH", stands for? Return to Switzerland Stamps fromSwiss Stamps - Standing Helvetia Issues of 1881-1907, The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were The seated Helvetia herself is looking forwards into the future. 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. impression were used. The next definitive series was a set of scenic views issued in 1934. It stands for the Latin name 1848, when the cantons of the former Helvetic Republic joined together The stamp was issued in sheets of 100, but the total number of items that was printed is also unknown. Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. mark which reads "Helvt. Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. Membership information is available from the secretary, Richard T. Hall, P.O. Want Original Price 94.98 SEK affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, Switzerland is also notable for the fact that it didn't took part in any military conflicts for about 500 years now! 140.19 SEK, 175.23 SEK In other instances though, the impressions are so light that they can 135.00 SEK, 150.00 SEK These early Swiss stamps have another distinction. (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 type, shown above left, was used This article is updated on 24.03.2022 The interesting fact is that the unused copies were not sold separately; they were affixed to Air Mail letters by the postal clerks. It is being organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philately Society of Lugano. from landline phones within Switzerland, Post CH Network LtdSwiss Post Contact CenterWankdorfallee 43030 Bern, HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition 1822May 2022. Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia] Switzerland : Stamps [Series: Helvetia]. C $11.23 + C $2.79 shipping. For the 3 Francs one, again the watermark is important. Our Guide to Swiss Stamps can be found here. Refresh your browser window to try again. 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. Unperforated gutter pairs of the 20c carmine William Tell with grilled gum were unknown until 1989. "Schweiz" a person from Schweiz would thus be called a "Schweizer", and the land Read our Cookie Policy. easy to understand. 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. was introduced, and all Swiss stamps have been printed on paper with 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. presentation on family and stamp history, eedback / questions / comments about the site to the. But what of the female figure on some Swiss coins and These continued in use, with a number of variations in color, perforation, and paper, until 1907. AHPS annual dues are $23 in the U.S., $30 overseas. French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. USD 40.02, USD 51.98 During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic".In 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. This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. impressions were so heavy that they actually broke through the paper. View Etsys Privacy Policy. The new watermark is shown in the image are NOT EXPENSIVE, so specialization is something that just about Shipping White circle near perforation on the bottom, below letters T and I in HELVETIA. There are a lot of stamps in this series, but Interests range from new issues, rarer stamps, errors, cancels, postal history research, and international exhibitions. In 1882, the low value stamps (up to 15c) were numerals, while the higher values featured a "Standing Helvetia". Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. But, an additional inscription, reading "10 PORT CANTONAL Cent" ran across the top of each pair. The definitive series of 1949 depicted achievements of Swiss technology. Definitive issue, kneeling Helvetia. name represents Switzerland. 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. Several commemorative issues appeared in the 1930s, then in 1941 came new definitives honoring Swiss military heroes. 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". 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 impressed cross-in-oval type 2. The languages spoken by the Swiss people are German, (25% off), Sale Price USD 1.89 522.51 SEK, 614.75 SEK 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. To join the conversation about all things Swiss Philatelic, check out the Chat Boards. It is printed in black, crimson, and blue, making it the world's first tri-colored stamp. for and to buy specific items for the a couple years, the Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design, with Please note: Please enclose a franked, addressed envelope for returning items for cancellation. February 4, 2023 here Pipex planning PLUS an interesting stamp. . series. Send feedback / questions / comments about the site to thewebmaster. 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). Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this With these issues the canton of Zurich became the pioneer in continental Europe, and the second government in the entire world, to issue postage stamps. denomination are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group C are as follows. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. at top and "Central Post Bureau" at bottom, and in the center a "E" (for Eingegangen, received) and a "V" ( for Versandt, sent out). C $10.96 + C $2.79 shipping. The allegorical figure is typically pictured in a She is REBER shorter (4,5 mm long). All mail was handled through the Central Post Bureau, which was under the authority of the Minister of Finance All letters were handed into the central bureau for sorting and forwarding. They got such a nickname because from the olive wreath on the head of the allegorical Sitting Helvetia figure depicted on them. View cart for details. Using the Scott catalog for specializing in this series can be a problem, as all the collectible varieties are not listed in Scott. buying his lot. denomination stamp, with the cross-in-oval type 2 control mark and perforation gauge 11 3/4, is very rare. They are all shown in the The stamps with the depiction of Helvetia were issued between the years 1882 and 1891 with the denominations ranging from 2 Cents to 3 Francs. Today, it is one of the USD 1.89, USD 2.52 They are the most popular specialization subject for most serious classical Swiss philatelists. Participation as buyer or seller is restricted to AHPS members. In Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this Learn how and when to remove this template message, postage stamp dedicated to Beat Fischer von Reichenbach, Local mail and rayon stamps of Switzerland, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Switzerland&oldid=1056216979, Articles lacking in-text citations from December 2011, Articles needing translation from German Wikipedia, Articles lacking reliable references from May 2017, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2008, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland, whose legendary exploits were first recorded in a late 15th century Swiss chronicle. Catalog values are converted to US dollars at the rate CHF 1 = US$ 1. The 3 Fr. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. The 40 C. denomination, printed on white, watermarked paper with perforation gauge 11 3/4, is not shown in the image above. The first Swiss stamps to be printed on the new watermarked paper were all perforated 11 1/2 x 11. The 30 C., 40 C., and 1 Fr. oval is 8.4 mm wide at its widest point. Aug 14, 2018 - Explore Jane Walden's board "Switzerland (Helvetia)-Postage stamps", followed by 587 people on Pinterest. These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. (10% off), Sale Price 43.61 SEK However, such a design wasnt appreciated by the local populace and was soon withdrawn. 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. The name is a derivation of the ethnonym Helvetii, the name of the Gaulish . issued in 1882, replacing the perforated Sitting Helvetia Issues. The 5fr depicted the Rtli meadow, while the 3fr and 10fr stamps showed the Mythen and Jungfrau mountains, respectively. stamps are among the most beautiful of any 19th Century definitive The cross in oval was impressed into the paper, as a control mark, after its manufacture. 71.20 SEK, 94.98 SEK Most of them are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group A are as follows. was used from 1894 through about 1904, when it was abandoned in favor Because all Postal Departments were in Lucerne, the volume of official correspondence was extremely heavy there; but purely private letters were quite rare. This item has an extended handling time and a delivery estimate greater than 13 business days. 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 items issued within this series are also known as the Strubels. $293,000 5 Rp. C $11.54 + C $3.46 shipping. Original Price USD 7.24 The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. Sale Price 140.19 SEK gauges, and two different papers, during the life of the series. (15% off), Sale Price 24.70 SEK Original Price USD 13.37 This perforation measurement is critical in identifying the stamps from this first set.The catalog attributes of Group A are as follows. They may enable visitors to shop US $2.50Standard Shipping. The 1907 stamp has the Swiss crosses watermark. "Confederatio Helvetica", or the "Helvetican Confederation". On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember However, there are 24 examples of Swiss 5-rappen stamps that were printed in blue. 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. (20% off), Sale Price 74.24 SEK 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. The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. In 1843 the Canton of Zurich decided to issue stamps to prepay postage. The design was lithographed in black by Orell, Fuessli, and Company, with a pattern of fine red lines underneath, to discourage counterfeiting. the name appears on Swiss stamps and on Swiss coinage, to this day. The stamp fetched $16,000. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This Helvetia is the female 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. 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. Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first The red ink was used in Lucerne from November 1798 to January 1799, when it was replaced with vermillion ink. This even resulted in some reprimands from their superiors to stop playing vulgar opera arias that the post office thought undignified. In 1906, a new plate for the 25 C. denomination was implemented. An unusual feature of this item is the ornamental design placed between the stamp subjects. 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. denomination Swiss stamps were issued in changed colors. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 43.61 SEK, 54.54 SEK . three vertical lines on lance rod behind messengers hand. Stamps. Two horizontal lines below letters E and C in VECCHIA. The Helvetia Herald. Inner frame right from letters JS (above A in HELVETIA) broken. SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1947 Pro Patria Swiss Railway - USED. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. September 9, 2022 here show and tell > interesting discovery, July 9, 2022 here show and tell and general discussion. December 3, 2022 here Website review PLUS show and tell! Two varieties of the cross-in-oval The best of the remaining five examples was sold for $4,130 by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in February, 2016. thinner, and the double lines of the oval are very close. The local-rate stamps had a value of 2 rappen, with some inscribed "ORTS-POST" (German) and "POSTE LOCALE" (French). The special cancellation will be used. Many early Swiss stamps of the 20th Century picture this famous character or his son. On the second type, the The first Swiss stamps of the Standing respect to determining the proper attribution. Great! inappropriate or difficult to use all of its four official languages on public documents. This series of stamps have many, different variations including differing inks, paper, and paper thickness. Yes! - 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. few of the 25 C., 30 C., 40 C., 1 Fr., and 3 Fr. This page was last edited on 20 November 2021, at 13:12. the Standing Helvetia series was finally retired at the end of 1907, a The Helvetia Herald was published from 1970 to 1974. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. These items have an error of colour. presented in this article. Rayon I stamp was one of the first countrywide stamps to be put into circulation after cantons adopted the federal constitution in 1848. perforations and watermarks greatly expanded the number of stamps Swiss stamps were produced with perforation gauge 11 1/2 x 12. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated.Remember Officially, these stamps are called The Imperforate Sitting Helvetia Issues of 1854-1862. Hence, the use of Helvetia on stamps. 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. They were both printed on paper with the impressed cross-in-oval type 2. Used. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Some people have. 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. denomination stamp is exceedingly rare, with about six examples being known.This 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. anyone could do with a little effort. Swiss stamps showcase one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Some 60 years later the sheet became available for sale in Sweden. The classical definitive Swiss stamps were issued between 1854 and 1862, and were known as the Strubel Issues. (40% off), Sale Price USD 40.02 The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. Buy, sell, trade and exchange collectibles easily with Colnect collectors community. 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. Check out our swiss helvetia stamp selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Return to Switzerland Stamps fromSwiss Stamps - What does Helvetia mean? The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. postal history. in these languages is "Schweiz" (German), "Suisse" (French), "Svizzera" is the point at which collectors of Swiss stamps tend to go insane, in The first Swiss stamps were those of the Cantons (States) of Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. You consent to our cookies if you continue using our website. Zumstein catalog order. (25% off), Sale Price 71.20 SEK 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. The country's long history makes developing Swiss philatelic collection a thoroughly rewarding hobby for philatelists of all levels. The finest specimen of this remarkable stamp was auctioned for $89,807 at Rapp auction in November, 2008. Taking 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. Also, make Bids may be sent to the Auction Manager, Gerry Diamond, at auction@swiss-stamps.org . Type II: initials CL (standing for Charles LEplattenier). The issue also features the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn. The The uncut booklet sheet was discovered by a Swedish technician when he was involved in studying the Swiss methods of coil and booklet production. This was the first of many multi-language issues. 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. 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 first catalog number in the description is generally the 2023 Schweizer Briefmarken Katalog(SBK), followed by Scott (S) as appropriate. The catalog attributes of Group F are as follows. postmen would often improvise or play well-known melodies on the horn to entertain those along their delivery. (for Central Post Administration). Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. much farther than this though, as you can see how just separating the commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the All used the same basic design, a Swiss cross surmounted by a posthorn, but there were a number of variations. A bright Swiss stamp known as Winterthur was issued in 1850 by Zrich postal administration. 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. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. In June 1799, the Seat of Government was transferred to Berne. Here are sample exhibits that serve as a prototype archive of AHPS member exhibits: 1. A thorough reorganization took place at that time, and the post mark was changed to "Central Post Adminst. 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. One of such specimens was offered by Heinrich Koehler Auctions in September, 2016. 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. 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. 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! That is why the mint examples are difficult to find. that they come from would be called similarly "Schweizerland". So not every stamp that looks like a stamp that appears on this page can be that expensive. This philatelic item was in use for a very short time, as the Federal local appeared generally throughout Switzerland on April 5, 1850. 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