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4rp Zurich 4

Name: 4rp Zurich 4
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1843 · 4Rp

The Zurich 4 — Switzerland's first stamp and one of the earliest in the world.

Issued by the Canton of Zurich on March 1, 1843, the Zurich 4 was one of the world's earliest postage stamps, preceding even Brazil's Bull's Eyes by five months.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heraldry

Catalog Numbers

scott1L1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$273,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$163,800

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$91,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$45,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$18,200

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