A321-Switzerland 1939 & 1943 National Day Commemorative Stamps Laupen & Bern F

Title

🇨🇭 Switzerland 1939 & 1943 National Day Commemorative Stamps – Laupen & Bern Federal Palace – Used

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Category

> Stamps > Europe > Switzerland

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Condition

Used – postmarked, good collectible condition with light wear and intact perforations.

The 1939 issue shows minor cancellation ink; the 1943 issue (Lausanne postmark) has some gum disturbance on reverse.

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Item Specifics

Attribute Detail

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Year of Issue 1939, 1943

Quality Used (Cancelled)

Theme National Day / Historical Buildings

Denomination 10+10c, 20c

Topic Swiss Confederation – Commemorative

Certification Uncertified

Grade VF (Very Fine)

Cancellation Type Circular date stamps (Bern, Lausanne)

Type Commemorative

Color Brown / Red-Brown

Printing Method Engraved by Courvoisier S.A.

Designer P. Boesch (1939), M. Burkhard (1943)

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Description

Two attractive vintage Swiss commemorative stamps celebrating the Swiss National Day:

1939 Laupen 1339–1939 (10+10c) – “Bundesfeier” issue marking 600 years since the Battle of Laupen.

1943 Bern Federal Palace (20c) – National Day issue, depicting the Swiss Parliament building.

Both printed by Courvoisier S.A., featuring detailed engraved artwork and clean circular cancellations. Perfect for collectors of classic Swiss or World War II-era philately.

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Valuation & Recommended Price

Catalogue estimate (Michel/Zumstein): ~£3–£6 total for used examples in fine condition.

Collector market (recent eBay sales): ~£2–£5 per stamp depending on clarity of postmark and condition.

✅ Recommended eBay Buy-It-Now price: £7.99 (for the pair)

💰 Auction start price: £3.99 (7-day auction, £1 increments)