Basel Dove, 1845
Also known as: Basler Taube, Basel Dove
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1845
Issuing entity
SwitzerlandCantonal postage stamp of Basel issued in 1845, printed in three colours with an embossed white dove, and regarded as the first tricolour postage stamp.
Historical context
It belongs to the cantonal issues that preceded the federal Swiss postage stamps.
Physical characteristics
- Denomination
- Two and a half rappen
Technical characteristics
- Printing
- Three colours with an embossed central dove
- Perforation
- Imperforate
Design
- Design
- White dove carrying a letter, embossed in relief
Identification
- Caution
- Forgeries and facsimiles of this issue are recorded and must be assessed by a specialist
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Catalogue numbers to be transcribed from a verified edition
- Printing quantities to be cited to a documented source