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Zurich 4 Rappen Local-Taxe Stamp
very rarepre-1900

Zurich 4 Rappen Local-Taxe Stamp

Switzerland · 1843 · 4 Rappen

This stamp features a large numeral '4' in the center, surrounded by a fine cross-hatch pattern. 'ZURICH' is inscribed at the top and 'Local-Taxe' at the bottom, all within an ornate frame, with a background of red horizontal lines.

Issued on March 1, 1843, this stamp, along with the 6 Rappen value, represents one of Switzerland's earliest forays into adhesive postage. It was a local issue for the Canton of Zurich, predating the unified federal Swiss postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sgZ1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15,000

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

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