uncommon1900-1945

Switzerland 10fr Allegory of Peace with International Labour Office Overprint

Name: Switzerland 10fr Allegory of Peace with International Labour Office Overprint
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1923 · 10fr

This official mail stamp features an allegorical representation of Peace, personified by a woman holding a sword by its point and the Swiss shield. The background depicts a serene mountain landscape. The stamp is overprinted "S.d.N. / Bureau international / du Travail" for use by the International Labour Office, an agency of the League of Nations (Société des Nations).

Issued in 1923, these overprinted stamps were used for official mail by the International Labour Office, headquartered in Geneva. This reflects Switzerland's role as a neutral host for major international organizations following World War I.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory peace international-organizations mountains helvetia

Catalog Numbers

sgS10

scott2O10

michel10

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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