- Double Geneva
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Double Geneva Country of production Switzerland Location of production Geneva Date of production 30 September 1843 Nature of rarity Extremely rare Number in existence Unknown Face value 5/10 rappen Estimated value CHF 55,000 The Double Geneva is a rare Swiss stamp that was issued by the City of Geneva in 1843, making it the third-oldest stamp of the European continent after the Zurich 4 and 6 (1842), and the British Penny Black and Two penny blue, (1840).[1]. It bears the name Double Geneva for the double image on the stamp and its place of origin.[2]
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Categories:- Postage stamps of Switzerland
- Post and philately stubs
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