Switzerland 1882/1908 - Switzerland 1905–1908 – 'Standing Helvetia' – 3 Fr perforation varieties (5 of the 9 existing types)





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Swiss lot of five used 3 Fr stamps from the 1905–1908 Standing Helvetia issue, comprising five perforation varieties (SBK 72A, 72D, 72E, 92A, 92C) on white paper with Large Swiss Cross watermark and perforations verified, highlighting origin Switzerland and condition used.
Description from the seller
A specialized group of five perforation varieties of the 3-franc “Standing Helvetia” issue (1905–1908).
These five stamps represent 5 out of the 9 known perforation types for the 3-franc denomination.
The remaining (and particularly expensive) perforation varieties are not included in this lot, making this an ideal base for completing the full specialist set.
All stamps are printed on white paper with the Large Swiss Cross watermark, and the perforations have been verified with an odontometer.
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SBK 72A – perf 11¾
3 Fr value
Clear circular cancellation
• SBK value (2018): 35 CHF
SBK 72D – perf 11½ × 11
3 Fr value
Attractive used example
• SBK value (2018): 45 Swiss Francs
SBK 72E – perf 12 × 11½
3 Fr value
Good used condition
• SBK value (2018): 33 Swiss Franc
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SBK 92A – performance 11½ × 11
3 Fr value
Collectible perforation variety
• SBK value (2018): 225 Swiss Francs
SBK 92C – performance 11½ × 12
3 Fr value
Scarcer perforation type, sought after by Helvetia specialists.
• SBK value (2018): 350 CHF
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Total SBK 2018 catalogue value: 688 CHF.
The stamps are in attractive used condition, with sound perforations and typical period cancellations.
A good opportunity to acquire over half of the complete 3-franc perforation set, ready to be expanded with the rarer and more expensive types not included here.
Secure shipping ensured.
A specialized group of five perforation varieties of the 3-franc “Standing Helvetia” issue (1905–1908).
These five stamps represent 5 out of the 9 known perforation types for the 3-franc denomination.
The remaining (and particularly expensive) perforation varieties are not included in this lot, making this an ideal base for completing the full specialist set.
All stamps are printed on white paper with the Large Swiss Cross watermark, and the perforations have been verified with an odontometer.
⸻
SBK 72A – perf 11¾
3 Fr value
Clear circular cancellation
• SBK value (2018): 35 CHF
SBK 72D – perf 11½ × 11
3 Fr value
Attractive used example
• SBK value (2018): 45 Swiss Francs
SBK 72E – perf 12 × 11½
3 Fr value
Good used condition
• SBK value (2018): 33 Swiss Franc
⸻
SBK 92A – performance 11½ × 11
3 Fr value
Collectible perforation variety
• SBK value (2018): 225 Swiss Francs
SBK 92C – performance 11½ × 12
3 Fr value
Scarcer perforation type, sought after by Helvetia specialists.
• SBK value (2018): 350 CHF
⸻
Total SBK 2018 catalogue value: 688 CHF.
The stamps are in attractive used condition, with sound perforations and typical period cancellations.
A good opportunity to acquire over half of the complete 3-franc perforation set, ready to be expanded with the rarer and more expensive types not included here.
Secure shipping ensured.

