Zurich, 1846, 6r Black, Vertical Red Lines, Type III, large margins, used with neatly-struck red rosette cancel, from position 43, negligible thin at upper left, attractive and fine; with 2020 Sismondo certificate. (Sc. 1L2, $1,950, Zumstein 2S) (Image)

Est. $300-400

Zurich, 1846, 6r Black, Horizontal Lines, Type V, ample to clear margins, bold red rosette cancel, deep color, from position 39, a desirable Cantonal issue, very fine; with 2020 Sismondo certificate. (Sc. 1L4, $1,775, Zumstein 2W) (Image)

Est. $400-500

Basel, 1845 2-1/2r Dove of Basel, large margins a top and right, touching frameline at bottom and upper left, showing small portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly-struck partial red c.d.s., small abrasion at upper right, an iconic classic stamp, fine appearance; with 2020 Sismondo certificate. (Sc. 3L1, $15,500, Zumstein 8) (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

c. 1880s 40c Standing Helvetia trial color plate proof pairs, eight examples on wove paper, hinged, each in a different trial color, large balanced margins, detailed impressions, fresh and very fine. (Image)

Est. $100-150