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World Stamp Catalogue/Valais (Switzerland)

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Map of the canton of Valais
Valais arms

Revenue stamps of the canton of Valais (Switzerland).


Canton of Valais

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The canton of Valais is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland, situated in the southwestern part of the country, around the valley of the Rhône from its headwaters to Lake Geneva, separating the Pennine Alps from the Bernese Alps. It is composed of 13 districts (hence the 13 stars on the flag) and its capital is Sion. Revenue stamps were issued between 1863 and 1951 for 12 different tax purposes.[1] Numerous special issues exist. Most stamps depict the arms of Valais.

Bill of exchange

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Colored paper, perforated 11.25.

Special issue - 1870's

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Colored paper, imperforate.

Rose on brick colored paper. Different perforations: 25c and 50c, perforated 11.5 (A), 11.75 (B) or 12.75 (C). 1Fr perforated B or C, 1.50Fr - 6Fr perforated 11.75 (B).

Consignment notes

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1867-1870

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10c and 20c, of the latter 8 different types exist:

  • rose or orange (shades)
  • 'Ces' size: type I has a large 'C' (2.8mm), type II has a smaller 'C' (2.3mm).
  • 4 different perforations: 11.5 (A), 11.75 (B), 12.75-13 (C), imperforate (D).
  • With (w) or without watermark.

Ces. types

Ces. type I

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Ces. type II

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The 20c value of one issue was mistakenly printed on a frame indicating 'TIMBRE 10Cs.'.

Special issue - 1880's

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Orange on colored paper, imperforate.

Proportional fee

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Rose or rose-orange. 'Ces.' type I Perforated 11 (A), 11.5 (B), 11.75 (C), 12.75 (D) or mixed (E). 'Ces.' type II Perforated 11 (F) or 11.5 (G).

Special issue - 1870's

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Rose on colored paper, imperforate. 3 values (20c, 40c, and 2Fr).

Judicial

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6 values, brown-orange (shades). Stamps with talon, removed when used. Perforated 11.5 or 12.75.

Special issue - 1880's

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Colored paper, imperforate. 4 values (3, 60, 100 and 110Fr) each in different colors.

References

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  1. Gainon, Denis (1995). Catalogue de timbres administratifs publics de Suisse (fiscaux et analogues) confédération, cantons, communes (5th ed.). SGSSV / SSCEP, Zürich, Switzerland. p. 83-87.