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Switzerland 1945 PAX Series - St. Martin and the Beggar
uncommon1900-1945

Switzerland 1945 PAX Series - St. Martin and the Beggar

Switzerland · 1945 · 10Fr

This definitive stamp, part of the 'PAX' series, depicts the classic Christian scene of St. Martin of Tours on horseback, cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar. The design, by Karl Bickel, is renowned for its intricate engraving and symbolic representation of charity and peace.

Issued in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the PAX series symbolized Switzerland's commitment to peace, neutrality, and humanitarian values in a recovering Europe.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg469
scott308
michel450

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$120
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$90
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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