Switzerland 1878 First Issue Postage Due Stamps, 1 and 5 Centimes

Switzerland · 1878 · 1 and 5 Centimes

This listing features the first issue postage due stamps of Switzerland, comprising the 1 and 5 centimes denominations. Issued in 1878, these stamps were essential for collecting underpaid postage.

Postage due stamps were introduced by postal administrations to standardize the process of collecting insufficient postage from the recipient, ensuring proper revenue for mail delivery.