Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Switzerland 2002, Mesocacidalia Aglaja, 20

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 2002
Insects
Mesoacidalia Aglaja 
(Butterfly - Dark Green Fritillary) 
20 C
 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Switzerland 2008, Christmas, 130

 Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 2008
Christmas Bell
Jenny Leibundgut (Designer)
130 C

Monday, August 26, 2019

Switzerland 2018, Swiss Railway Stations, 20 & 50

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 2018
Swiss Railway Stations, 
Alp Grum, 20
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Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 2018
Swiss Railway Stations, 
Fleurier, 50

Switzerland 2018, Greetings, Ladybug, 100

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 2018
Greetings stamp, Ladybug, 100

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Monday, June 6, 2016

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Switzerland 1982, Zodiac, Aquarius, 100

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 1982
Definitive Issue
 Zodiac symbols, Aquarius100

Switzerland 1960, Universitaet Basel 20

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 1960
From the series: Events
Universitaet Basel (University of Basel) 20
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The University of Basel is located in Basel, Switzerland, and is considered to be one of the leading universities in the country. The deed of foundation was given on November 12, 1459, and the official opening ceremony was held on April 4, 1460.

Switzerland 1971, Europa Stamp, Chain, Cept, 30

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 1971
Europa
Chain Link -  Cept, 30

Switzerland 1973, Landscapes, House and Builidng 15

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 1973
From the series: Landscapes
House and Builidng 15

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Switzerland 1962, Coins, Jean Jacques Rousseau 10, 20, 30 and 50 + 10





Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 1962 
Pro Patria - (a Swiss patriotic and charitable organization)
The 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Jacques Rousseau 
Coins - 10, 20, 30 and 50 + 10
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau (28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th-century. His political philosophy influenced the French Revolution.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Switzerland 1963, Anna Heer, Red Cross 10, 20, 30 and 50 + 10




Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 1963
Pro Patria (a Swiss patriotic and charitable organization)
The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Anna Heer, 1863-1918 - Red Cross
50 + 10
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Anna Heer (March 2 1863 - December 9th 1918) was a Swiss physician 
and co-founder of the Swiss Nurse Training School.

Switzerland 1965, Swiss Alps - Matterhorn 10

Switzerland (Helvetia) stamp 1965
from the series: Swiss Alps
Matterhorn 10
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The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino (Italian) or Mont Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 meters (14,690 ft) high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Switzerland 1972, Roses, Flowers 20 + 10

Switzerland stamp 1972
Roses
Pro Juventute 20 + 10
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Pro Juventute is a charitable foundation in Switzerland established in 1912. It is dedicated to supporting the rights and needs of Swiss children and youth.
Since 1913, the Swiss post office has issued an annual charity stamp series to support the work of Pro Juventute.  So on the above stamp, 20 is for postage, and 10 goes to the charity.

Switzerland 1997, Train and Conductor, 1847-1997 - 1.70

Switzerland stamp 1997
Swiss Railways Series
Train and Conductor, 1847-1997 - 1.70
steam locomotive "Limmat"