Stamps of Switzerland, 1907-1944
Numbering and classification according Zumstein catalog (2009), 'Katalog Schweiz / Liechtenstein'.
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Definitive stamps
editSwitzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal republic in Europe. It consists of cantons, and the city of Bern is the seat of the federal authorities.
11 November 1907
edit2-5c. depicting William Tell's son Walter Tell (often referred to as 'Tell boy' or 'Tellknabe'), designed by Albert Welti (1862-1912). Engraved by M. Berthold and printed by typography by the Federal Mint. Granite paper, perforated 11.75. Valid until 31 December 1932.
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2c - (№ 101)
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3c - (№ 102)
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3c - (№ 102)
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3c unused block of 15 - (№ 102)
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5c - (№ 103)
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1932 cover Bern-St Gallen
10-15c. depicting the Helvetia portrait, 'Helvetia Brustbild', designed by Charles L’Éplattenier (1874-1946). Perforated 11.75, valid until 31 December 1932.
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10c - (№ 104)
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12c - (№ 105)
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15c - (№ 106)
1909
edit2-5C. William Tell's son, 'Tellknabe', designed by Albert Welti. Changed design, type I: the cord of the crossbow passes in front of the stock. Granite paper, watermarked with a large cross, perforated 11.75. Valid until 31 December 1942.
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Detail type I
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2c - (№ 117)
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2c - (№ 117), block of four with 11mm perforated gutter
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3c - (№ 118)
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5c - (№ 119)
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Cover to USA with 3c, 10c, 12c - (№ 118, 120, 121)
1910
edit2-5C. William Tell's son, 'Tellknabe', designed by Albert Welti. Changed design: string behind crossbow shaft. Perforated 11.75, valid until 31 December 1942.
Type II
editThe cord of the crossbow passes behind the stock, top handle small and unsymmetrical. Buff granite paper, watermarked. The 3c only exists as type II.
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Detail type II
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2c - (№ 123II)
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3c - (№ 124II)
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5c - (№ 125II)
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3c Tête-bêche - (№ K6)
Type III
editThe cord of the crossbow passes behind the stock, top handle larger and symmetrical.
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Detail type III
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2c - (№ 123III)
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5c - (№ 125III)