English: Postage stamps of Switzerland, by issue year. Swiss stamps are not exempt of copyright. The rule is 70 years post mortem auctoris; only those stamps are shown.

Nederlands: Zwitserse postzegels, gegroepeerd per emissiejaar.

Numbering and classification according Zumstein catalog (2009), 'Katalog Schweiz / Liechtenstein'.

Definitive stamps[edit]

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal republic in Europe. It consists of cantons, and the city of Bern is the seat of the federal authorities.

11 November 1907[edit]

2-5c. depicting William Tell's son Walter Tell (often referred to as 'Tell boy' or 'Tellknabe'), designed by Albert Welti (1862-1912). Engraved by M. Berthold and printed by typography by the Federal Mint. Granite paper, perforated 11.75. Valid until 31 December 1932.

2c - (№ 101)
3c - (№ 102)
3c - (№ 102)
3c unused block of 15 - (№ 102)
5c - (№ 103)
1932 cover Bern-St Gallen

10-15c. depicting the Helvetia portrait, 'Helvetia Brustbild', designed by Charles L’Éplattenier (1874-1946). Perforated 11.75, valid until 31 December 1932.

10c - (№ 104)
12c - (№ 105)
15c - (№ 106)

1909[edit]

2-5C. William Tell's son, 'Tellknabe', designed by Albert Welti. Changed design, type I: the cord of the crossbow passes in front of the stock. Granite paper, watermarked with a large cross, perforated 11.75. Valid until 31 December 1942.

Detail type I
2c - (№ 117)
2c - (№ 117), block of four with 11mm perforated gutter
3c - (№ 118)
5c - (№ 119)
Cover to USA with 3c, 10c, 12c - (№ 118, 120, 121)

1910[edit]

2-5C. William Tell's son, 'Tellknabe', designed by Albert Welti. Changed design: string behind crossbow shaft. Perforated 11.75, valid until 31 December 1942.