rare stamps of Switzerland
SWITZERLAND – 1932, William Tell 20c pair – worth $4,130
William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland, whose legendary exploits were first recorded in a late 15th century Swiss chronicle. Many early Swiss stamps […]
SWITZERLAND – 1938, Swiss Pro Aero stamp – worth $9,000
Swiss Pro Aero stamp was issued in 1938 to promote the Pro Aero Campaign, held throughout Switzerland from May 21 through May 22, 1938. This […]
SWITZERLAND – 1846, Zurich 4r black stamp – worth $12,650
In 1843 the Canton of Zurich decided to issue stamps to prepay postage. These were issued in two denominations: the 4-rappen for local letters, and […]
SWITZERLAND – 1849, Vaud 4 stamp – worth $14,000
Vaud 4 stamp is one of the key rarities of early Switzerland, with a few superb examples being incredibly challenging to locate. The 4-centime stamp […]
SWITZERLAND – 1854, 5-rappen blue stamp – worth $16,000
Swiss 5-rappen blue from 1854 is one of the most unusual stamps in Swiss postal history. The items issued within this series are also known […]
SWITZERLAND – 1843, Double Geneva stamp – worth $34,500
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 […]
SWITZERLAND – 1843, Double Geneva stamp – worth $42,000
A rare example of the first stamp issued by the Canton of Geneva auctions this month. The 1843 “Double Geneva” will sell at Robert A […]