Switzerland 1880 Standing Helvetia

Switzerland · 1880 · 10c

This definitive stamp features the allegorical figure of Helvetia, the female personification of Switzerland, standing with a spear and shield. The design, known as 'Standing Helvetia', is framed by an ornate border with the denomination '10' in the upper corners and 'FRANCO' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a distinctive rose-carmine color.

Issued in 1880, this stamp is part of a long-running series that replaced the earlier 'Seated Helvetia' designs. It reflects a period of national consolidation and standardized postal services within the Swiss Confederation.