Switzerland 1899-1903 Standing Helvetia new colours

From Stamps of the World
  • Issue Dates : 1899 - 1903
  • Designed by : Max Girardet
  • Engraved by: Max Girardet
  • Printed by : Max Girardet (Berne)
  • Print Process : Recess on impressed cross
  • Perforations : various
  • Catalogue N°s Michel 67-70, Yvert 73,75,77,79, SG (1955) ;;

Standing Helvetia issue, 3 new colours and a modified 40 c. Valid until end 1924.

Most usual issue

25 c blue
small 40 c grey 1904 issue
40 c deep grey at ST GALLEN in 1905 Mi68A
50 c green at BASEL in 1902 Mi69
50 c in 1904
1 Fr carmine 1903 issue at WINTERTHUR in 1905. Mi70
1 Fr carmine 1903 issue at ZURICH in 1909