Zurich 4 and 6

Zurich 4 and 6

Infobox_RareStamps
common_name = Zürich 4 and 6


country_of_production = Switzerland
location_of_production = Zürich
date_of_production = 1 March 1843
nature_of_rarity = Extremely rare
number_in_existence = Unknown
face_value = 4 and 6 rappen
estimated_value = CHF 48,000 and above

The Zürich 4 and 6 were the first postage stamps issued in continental Europe, on 1 March, 1843. Both were inscribed "Zürich" at the top.

The 4-rappen stamp was also inscribed "Local-Taxe" at the bottom, since it was intended to pay for letters mailed within the city, while the 6-rappen, inscribed "Cantonal-Taxe", was for use on letters going anywhere in the canton.

ee also

* Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland
* List of notable postage stamps


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