Basel Dove
Switzerland · 1845 · 2 1/2 rappen
The Basel Dove is a notable classic stamp issued by the Swiss canton of Basel in 1845. It features a white dove embossed in the center, carrying a letter in its beak, set against a background of light blue and crimson. This was the world's first tri-color stamp, a significant technical achievement for its time, printed by the firm of Krebs in Frankfurt.
Issued before the unification of the Swiss postal system in 1849, the Basel Dove is one of the famous cantonal issues, representing a period of localized postal administration in Switzerland.
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