Switzerland 1878 5 Centimes Postage Due

Switzerland · 1878 · 5 centimes

A red postage due stamp featuring a large numeral '5' in the center, flanked by 'HELVETIA' on the sides, and 'TAXE' and 'A PERCEVOIR' at the top and bottom.

Issued in 1878, this stamp is part of Switzerland's first series of postage due stamps, used to collect underpaid postage from the recipient.