very rarepre-1900

Switzerland Zurich 4 Centimes Local Tax Stamp

Name: Switzerland Zurich 4 Centimes Local Tax Stamp
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1849 · 4 Centimes

This early Swiss stamp from the Canton of Zurich, issued in 1849, features a prominent numeral '4' for its 4-centime denomination. The design includes an ornate border with 'ZURICH' at the top and 'Local-Taxe' at the bottom, indicating its purpose for local mail within the city.

As one of Switzerland's first adhesive postage stamps, this issue represents a crucial step in the development of the country's postal system, serving the specific needs of local correspondence in Zurich before the establishment of a unified federal postal service.

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postage local-post early-stamps numeral

Catalog Numbers

sgZ1

scott2L1

michelZ1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$3,000

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