Stamps from Liechtenstein catalogue

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Liechtenstein is a principality between Switzerland and Austria. Initially, it used Austrian stamps, but from 1912 the country also started printing its own stamps. However, the Austrian connection did not disappear completely until 1920. More

The small principality of Liechtenstein was founded in 1719, became independent in 1806 and became fully independent in 1866. Initially, the country, located between Austria and Switzerland, used Austrian stamps.
From 1912 it started to issue stamps itself, but Austria remained responsible for mail to foreign countries and Austrian stamps could still be used until 1921. In 1920 the Austrian connection ended. Initially, Liechtenstein stamps were still printed in Vienna, but after 1924 mostly in Switzerland.

Watermarks
Watermarks
Filigrees
Watermarks

F – Deux filigranes furent utilisés pour les timbres-poste du Liechtenstein:
E – Two watermarks were used for the stamps of Liechtenstein:

1) NL Swiss Cross (multiple)
E Swiss cross (multiple)
F Swiss Cross (multiple)
The Swiss Cross (multiple)

F En vigueur à partir de juin 1924.
E In effect from June 1924.

F Filigree normal (right).
E Watermark normal (upright).

2) NL Crown and initials FL
E Crown and initials FL
F Couronne and initials FL
D Crown and Initials FL

F En vigueur à partir du 20 november 1951.
E In effect from 20th of November 1951.

F Filigree normal (right).
E Watermark normal (upright).

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