Switzerland 1867 Sitting Helvetia

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  • Issue Dates : 1867 - 1878
  • 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 29-35, Yvert 42-48, SG (1955) 92-103a

New colours of the Swiss allegory. Very thin paper in 1878.

Used stamps

2 c brownish-olive, bridge at BASEL in 1874. Mi29
2 c olive, bridge at BASEL in 1878. Mi29
2c grey??
10 c rose, bridge at ZÜRICH in 1879.
10 c rose, bridge at BERN in 1881.
15 c yellow, bridge at ZURICH in 1875.
25 c green, bridge at FLUNTERN in 1878. Mi32
25 c green, used at BALLAIGUES in 1881.
30 c ultramarine, early Antiqua cancel at LAUSANNE in 1868.
30 c bridge, used in 1871.
40 c grey rare truly used
50 c lilac