Semi-Postal Stamps

Pro Juventute Stamps of Switzerland -2012- Children

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Pro Juventute Stamps of Switzerland -2012- Children

Pro Juventute is a charitable foundation in Switzerland established in 1912. It is dedicated to supporting the rights and needs of Swiss children and Youth. Since 1913, the Swiss Post Office has been issuing an annual charity stamp series to support the work of  Pro Juventute. The Latin phrase “Pro Juventute” means “For the Children”.

Three stamps on Pro Juventute 2012 were issued on 22 Nov 2012.

85+40 ct –Schooler        100+50 ct -Girl      100+50 ct – Boy.

SWITZERLAND JUVEN 12
SWITZERLAND PRO JUVEN 2012-CHILDREN

 

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Pro Juventute Stamps of Switzerland -2013-Railways

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Pro Juventute Stamps of Switzerland -2013-Railways

Pro Juventute is a charitable foundation in Switzerland established in 1912. It is dedicated to supporting the rights and needs of Swiss children and Youth. Since 1913, the Swiss Post Office has been issuing an annual charity stamp series to support the work of  Pro Juventute. The Latin phrase “Pro Juventute” means “For the Children”.

Three stamps on Pro Juventute 2013 were issued on 14 Nov 2013.

85+40 ct – Locomotive “Rotter Pfeil”         100+50 ct -Locomotive “Crocodile”

100+50 ct – Locomotive “AE 6/6”.

SWITZERLAND JUVEN RAILWAYS
SWITZERLAND PRO- JUVENTUTE 2013- RAILWAYS LOCOMOTIVES.

 

Pro Patria -Biblical Accounts on Stamps of Switzerland 1965

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Pro Patria -Biblical Accounts on Stamps of Switzerland 1965

The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1965 was Biblical accounts. Swiss Post issued a set of Five Stamps on 01 Jun 1965. A FDC  with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.

The Biblical accounts featured on stamps are

5+5 ct – Father Florentini , Theodosius (1808-65).A Catholic Monk

10+10 ct – Goose with fishtail (Symbol of Evil)

20+10 ct – One of the Three Kings on way to Herod Antipas.

30+10 ct – Fish haul of apostles.

50+10 ct – The last temptation of Christ.

SWITZERLAND FDC PRO PATRIA 1965
SWITZERLAND FDC PRO PATRIA 1965 -BIBLICAL ACCOUNTS

Pro Juventute  -Stamps of Switzerland 1970-Birds

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Pro Juventute  -Stamps of Switzerland 1970-Birds

The theme for Pro Juventute issue of 1970 was Birds. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 01 Dec 1970. A Commercially used Registered mail cover from Basel to Limburg is listed.

The Birds  featured on stamps are

10+10 ct – Eurasian Tit                                20+10 ct – Eurasian Hoopoe

30+10 ct – Great Spotted Woodpecker    50+20 ct – Great Crested Grebe.

SWITZERLAND PRO JUVENTUTE REGD 1970
SWITZERLAND PRO JUVENTUTE REGD 1970 -BIRDS

Pro Juventute  -Stamps of Switzerland 1967-Butterflies

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Pro Juventute  -Stamps of Switzerland 1967-Butterflies

The theme for Pro Juventute issue of 1955 was Butterflies. Swiss Post issued a set of Five Stamps on 01 Dec 1955. A Commercially used Registered mail cover from Zurich to Limburg is listed.

The Personalities and Butterflies  featured on stamps are

5+5 – Charles Pictet -de-Rochemont (1755-1824). Diplomat.

10+10 ct – Peacock Butterfly              20+10 ct – Giant Horntail.

30+10 ct – Purple Tiger                       40+10 ct – Apollo

SWITZERLAND PRO JUVENTUTE REGD 1956
SWITZERLAND PRO JUVENTUTE REGD 1955 -BUTTERFLIES

Pro Juventute Wild Animals -Stamps of Switzerland 1967

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Pro Juventute Wild Animals -Stamps of Switzerland 1967

The theme for Pro Juventute issue of 1967 was Wild Animals. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 01 Dec 1967. A FDC  with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.

The Wild Animals featured on stamps are

10+10 ct – Roe Deer                              20+10 ct – Pine Marten

30+10 ct – Alpine Ibex                         50+20 ct – Eurasian Otter

SWITZERLAND FDC PRO JUVENTUTE 1967
SWITZERLAND FDC PRO JUVENTUTE 1967 -WILD ANIMALS

 

100 Years of Pro Patria  – FDC Miniature Sheet Switzerland 2009

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100 Years of Pro Patria  – FDC Miniature Sheet Switzerland 2009

Swiss Post issued a Miniature sheet to mark Centenary of Pro Patria on 08 May 2009. A FDC with MS is listed.

SWITZERLAND FDC MS PRO PATRIA 2009
SWITZERLAND FDC MS PRO PATRIA 2009