Switzerland 1908 Definitives - Helvetia

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  • Issue Date : August 1908 to 1940
  • Designed by : Charles l'Eplattenier
  • Engraved by: Geel
  • Printed by :
  • Print Process : Typo on various papers
  • Perforations : 11 3/4
  • Watermark: Swiss first type
  • Catalogue N°s Michel 101-110, Yvert 119-127

New design of a sitting HELVETIA, in 2 colours (except 25c). Note the CL below the right hand, and the 2 types of 40c.

Unused stamps

40 c without CL Mi101
20c Mi102
25c
30c
35c
40 c with CL Mi106
50c
70c
1F
Mi110

Used stamps

20c bridge at ALTSTÄTTEN in 1909. Mi102
20c bridge at KANDERSTEG (BERN) in 1912.
20 c used in 1913 at ?. Mi102
30 c bridge at LA-CHAUX-DE-FONDS in 1910. Mi104
30 c bridge at REBSTEIN in 1914.
30 c bridge at VEVEY in 1916.
30 c bridge at YVERDON in 1922. Mi104
35 c bridge at ST GALLEN in 1913. Mi105
40 c bridge at LA-CHAUX-DE-FONDS in 1914. Mi106
70 c bridge at RORSCHACH in 1914. Mi108
1 Fr DCs at VELTHEIM (AARGAU)
1 Fr bridge at GRINDELWALD in 1912. Mi109
3 Fr yellow-olive on dull yellow, bridge at AARBURG in 1910. Mi110