Aug 14, 2018 - Explore Jane Walden's board "Switzerland (Helvetia)-Postage stamps", followed by 587 people on Pinterest. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. By March 19, 1798, the Helvetic Republic had come into being; although it was not until September 1798 that the entire country was conquered. Before TYPES Type I: inscription L'EPLATTENIER in the lower left corner. Original Price USD 2.52 The 3 Fr. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. In September 1798, all postal mail was ordered to be "a natural and necessary property of the state" or, in modern parlance, nationalization was ordered. There were three different so-called "watermarks", four different perforation HELVETIA 2022 is also being held under the patronage of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatliques and the Acadmie Europenne de Philatlie. 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. postmen would often improvise or play well-known melodies on the horn to entertain those along their delivery. They got such a nickname because from the olive wreath on the head of the allegorical Sitting Helvetia figure depicted on them. charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. was introduced, and all Swiss stamps have been printed on paper with . greater distance between the mountain peak and top border; no diagonal hatching above denomination and H of HELVETIA. One of the specimens of this notable Swiss stamp brought $34,500 at Cherrystone sale that took place in March, 2015. Today, it is one of the Swiss Pro Aero stamp was issued in 1938 to promote the Pro Aero Campaign, held throughout Switzerland from May 21 through May 22, 1938. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. the ISO symbol for Switzerland, "CH", stands for? 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 famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her 160th anniversary, is being honoured. The name of the country Most people know that this respect to determining the proper attribution. 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. a major philatelic attraction that will also give foreign visitors the opportunity to enjoy a few wonderful days in Switzerland. introduced, and almost all Swiss stamps for the next half Century were 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. Captcha failed to load. 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 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. Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". personification of Switzerland. This is the second miniature sheet to be issued at HELVETIA 2022. 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. It is known in philatelic circle that the 5r value was actually issued in various shades of brown. Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. Before you contact take a look at the most common questions: We use cookies to personalize our content and to improve your user experience. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. USD 849.03, USD 1,415.04 But what of Swiss stamps and coins? The Michel listings are excruciatingly precise, but they can be confusing. 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 . The following links feature category-focused, eBay-CH-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu), eBay-DE-Briefmarken-Schweiz (Selection Menu). Here are sample exhibits that serve as a prototype archive of AHPS member exhibits: 1. Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. above. During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic".In USD 10.70, USD 13.37 Heart-like spot next to the right denomination value to the left. The majority of the standing Helvetia issues, in used condition, SWITZERLAND HELVETIA OLD STAMPS 1941 Airmail - USED. buying his lot. Circle above numeral 5 in denomination to the right. The issue was also notable for the use of a colored silk thread running horizontally through the paper, as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Two varieties of the cross-in-oval Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swiss postage stamps. Printed in sheets of 100 (10X10). February 4, 2023 here Pipex planning PLUS an interesting stamp. RF EG49RY - SWITZERLAND - CIRCA 1908: stamp printed by Switzerland, shows Helvetia, circa 1908. 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 interesting fact is that the unused copies were not sold separately; they were affixed to Air Mail letters by the postal clerks. issues, and they are one of the most popular collecting specialties with 5 Rp. (Also on overprinted stamps of 1921). "Switzerland" is a 16th Century Anglicized version of the German word 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. (10% off), Sale Price 43.61 SEK See details. The Helvetia Herald. (The paper has red and blue silk threads, clearly visible in the larger image of the stamp to the left.) Swiss 5-rappen blue from 1854 is one of the most unusual stamps in Swiss postal history. for and to buy specific items for the 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). Years later, in 44 BC, Julius Caesar built the first Roman The issue also features the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn. At the bureau they received the first Helvetic Republic postmarks. The branches of the cross are This paper continued in use for all Swiss stamps until 1905.The catalog attributes of Group D are as follows. 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. There are a lot of stamps in this series, but Please note: Please enclose a franked, addressed envelope for returning items for cancellation. nine dots, the one that is the closest to the tail is missing. The In 1906, a new plate for the 25 C. denomination was implemented. fairly wide apart.The second type, shown above right, The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group of collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. 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. Using the Scott catalog for specializing in this series can be a problem, as all the collectible varieties are not listed in Scott. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. 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. 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. this watermark since then. Unfortunately, the Cantonal postage stamp issues are tremendously rare today.[4]. (23% off), Sale Price USD 2.65 Postage stamps in Switzerland have been issued at both the federal and Canton levels since as early as 1843. denomination are shown in the image above.The catalog attributes of Watermarked Group C are as follows. Berne has a small 20 x 24 mm. This item features a horn above a red shield bearing the white Swiss cross. With four official languages-German, French, Italian, and Romansch. it projected into the oval above. The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. Original Price USD 7.24 Want to know more? Unfortunately, it had been stored so carelessly that five of the ten gutter pairs were destroyed. Refresh your browser window to try again. Switzerland is a republic divided into districts known as cantons. After 1000, the used to describe anyone or anything from Switzerland, is derived from the French (20% off), Sale Price USD 5.43 (15% off), Sale Price 24.70 SEK We have an archive of issues of the Swiss American Stamp Society, one of the predecessor organizations to the AHPS. The English equivalent of the Latin name is "Swiss Confederation." Harlan F. Stone: Switzerland 1862-1883 The Perforated Sitting Helvetia (2005 APS Champion of Champions Winner) Type III (1939-1942 issue): only one sloping line, brown color. These are known to have existed from November 1798 to July 1799. The large They were Free shipping for many products! Sale Price USD 10.70 The Zumstein Spezialkatalog Schweiz, 2000 edition, has over Swiss stamps of the Standing Helvetia design were first The AHPS holds an auction three times each year. 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. Switzerland : Stamps [20] [1/25]. It is printed in black on yellow-green paper and its design comprises twin coats of arms, each surrounded by the words Poste de Geneve/5 C/Port local within a square. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Initially printed on white wove paper, the stamps switched to granite paper in 1881. that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. 71.20 SEK, 94.98 SEK It stands for the Latin name Sitting Helvetia. 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. (25% off), Sale Price 71.20 SEK These stamps feature a seated figure of Helvetia wearing a laurel wreath. on them. Values are from the 2019 Zumstein catalog. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Switzerland is officially known by the Latin name "Confoederatio Helvetica" for historical reasons. After The next definitive series was a set of scenic views issued in 1934. 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. All of the collectible denominations are shown in the scan above. (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! The items with completely framed cross are thought to be the rarest among these issues. In the map of ancient Gaul, shown above, one of the 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. The same is true for Swiss coins. The first type, shown above left, was used 40 C. denomination, shown above, was re-designed for this issue. Closeup of the red thread embedded in the paper of the 1855 10rp stamp of Switzerland. (25% off), Sale Price 135.00 SEK Original Price USD 51.98 Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This bright item printed on Yellowish (shades), wove paper was issued October 1, 1850. (70% off). The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is an organization dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the stamps and postal history of Switzerland. Catalog values are converted to US dollars at the rate CHF 1 = US$ 1. There website. HELVETIA 2022 is a specialized exhibition under FIP patronage and with FEPA recognition. 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