Stamps from Switzerland catalogue

3,958 items

Switzerland is a Central European country in the Alps. Switzerland has been issuing stamps since 1850. Before that, the Swiss cantons of Basel, Geneva and Zurich had already issued their own stamps. More

Switzerland is a Central European country in the Alps. Switzerland has been issuing stamps since 1850. Before that, the Swiss cantons of Basel, Geneva and Zurich had already issued their own stamps.

Comments:
1. From 1862 to 1902 the stamps were provided with a dry control cancel cross in oval, visible on the back. Type 1 (1862-1892) or type 2 (1893-1902).
2. Unless otherwise indicated, from 1965 to 1986 all stamps were printed on phosphorescent paper and from 1987 on fluorescent paper.

Control stamp type 1

Control stamp type 2

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Number of stamps

3,958

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Oldest item

Geneva Coat of Arms (1843)