Switzerland 1862-1863 Sitting Helvetia

From Stamps of the World
  • Issue Dates : 1 October 1862 - 1 August 1863
  • Designed by : J.P. Reiss (Munich)
  • Engraved by:
  • Printed by : Berne print
  • Print Process : Typo with impressed cross in 2 ovals
  • Perforations : 11 3/4
  • Catalogue N°s Michel 20-28, Yvert 33-41, SG (1955) 76-90

New design of the Swiss allegory.

Unused stamps

Shades.

2c grey
3c black
5c brown
10c blue
20c orange
40 c green, issue 1863.
60 c bronze
1 Fr gold bronze, gold

Used stamps

3 c black
3 c bridge at HERISAU in 1880.
5 c brown
5 c lilac brown, sub-issue 1878, used at GENEVE in 1879. Mi22g.
10 c blue
20 c orange, issue 1863, DC at CHUR in 1867. Mi24.
30 c vermilion, circle at SCHAFFHAUSEN in 1865. Mi25.
30 c, circle at GENEVE in 1866.
40 c green, issue 1863.
60 c bronze
1 Fr gold, short cut. Mi28.