Switzerland 1850 - Switzerland 1850 RAYON II 10 Rp. Yellow Swiss Shield - Used - Zumstein 16 II / Michel 8 II - Classic
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This used Swiss 1850 Rayon II 10 Rp yellow stamp bears the Swiss coat of arms and is listed as Zumstein 16 II and Michel 8 II.
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SWITZERLAND - 1850 - RAYON II - 10 RAPPEN
For sale: a classic Swiss stamp, 1850 Rayon II issue, 10 Rp. denomination in yellow, black, and red, featuring the Swiss coat of arms (white cross on a red background).
HISTORY:
The second issue of the Swiss Federal Post, put into circulation on October 1, 1850. Lithographed by Karl Escher in Zurich on yellowish laid paper. The 10 Rp. denomination covered postage for letters sent beyond cantonal borders, for use throughout the country.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Country: Switzerland - Federal and Cantonal Post
- Year: 1850
- Inscription: RAYON II / 10 Rp.
- Colors: yellow / black / red
- Perforation: IMPERFORATE, like all Rayon stamps
- Type: NO black frame around the cross (Type II, unframed) - the most common type in this issue. An extremely rare variant WITH a complete frame around the cross also exists
- Catalogs: Zumstein 16 II / Michel 8 II / Yvert 9 / Unificato 15
CONDITION:
- USED, with an original period postmark in black ink, Swiss federal diamond/grid type, clearly legible.
- Very vivid, fresh color, with very good yellow contrast.
- Four visible margins. The right margin is tighter but complete.
- Reverse with remnants of an old hinge/mount at the top and a circular expertization mark in violet ink in the lower-left corner (visible in the photo of the reverse).
- No tears or significant thinning. Good overall condition for its age (176 years).
An ideal piece for a collection of classic Swiss stamps, European stamps, or the world's earliest stamps.
Delivered as shown in the high-resolution front and reverse photos.
SWITZERLAND - 1850 - RAYON II - 10 RAPPEN
For sale: a classic Swiss stamp, 1850 Rayon II issue, 10 Rp. denomination in yellow, black, and red, featuring the Swiss coat of arms (white cross on a red background).
HISTORY:
The second issue of the Swiss Federal Post, put into circulation on October 1, 1850. Lithographed by Karl Escher in Zurich on yellowish laid paper. The 10 Rp. denomination covered postage for letters sent beyond cantonal borders, for use throughout the country.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Country: Switzerland - Federal and Cantonal Post
- Year: 1850
- Inscription: RAYON II / 10 Rp.
- Colors: yellow / black / red
- Perforation: IMPERFORATE, like all Rayon stamps
- Type: NO black frame around the cross (Type II, unframed) - the most common type in this issue. An extremely rare variant WITH a complete frame around the cross also exists
- Catalogs: Zumstein 16 II / Michel 8 II / Yvert 9 / Unificato 15
CONDITION:
- USED, with an original period postmark in black ink, Swiss federal diamond/grid type, clearly legible.
- Very vivid, fresh color, with very good yellow contrast.
- Four visible margins. The right margin is tighter but complete.
- Reverse with remnants of an old hinge/mount at the top and a circular expertization mark in violet ink in the lower-left corner (visible in the photo of the reverse).
- No tears or significant thinning. Good overall condition for its age (176 years).
An ideal piece for a collection of classic Swiss stamps, European stamps, or the world's earliest stamps.
Delivered as shown in the high-resolution front and reverse photos.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Geographic origin
Switzerland
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1850
Condition
Cancelled
Title
Switzerland 1850 RAYON II 10 Rp. Yellow Swiss Shield - Used - Zumstein 16 II / Michel 8 II - Classic
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
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