SWITZERLAND - COVER FROM VURAL OGUZ

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PRESENTATION OF THE STAMPS

UNESCO and the "International Astronomical Union" (IAU) have proclaimed 2009 the "International Year of Astronomy". And astronomy is also the theme of this year's Europa stamp which depicts the inner solar system and the small planet with the name "(113390) Helvetia" discovered in Winterthur in 2002. Date of issue: 08.05.2009

1972 - Pro juventute 4v

SWITZERLAND FLOWERS & PLANTS , ROSES

SWISS PRO JUVENTUTE STAMPS

TO FEATURE FAMOUS ROSES

The four Swiss Pro Juventute stamps to be issued on Dec . 1 will depict in full natural color four of the world's most famous roses as designed by noted floral artist, Anne Marie Trechslin, of Bern, after paintings by Redoute .

Roses seem particularly appropriate for the 1972 set, since it will be just 60 years since the first of these popular annual semi- postals have been issued to help raise funds for child-caring institutions.

Printed by Heliogravure on white stamp paper with a luminescent substance coating and violet fibres from two cylinders of 50 subjects each and identified as "A" and "B", the margins are inscribed with the names of the individual roses, the stamps: purpose and indications of value.

Values will be :

10+10 centime, the brilliant yellow "McGredy's Sunset;

20+10c, salmon colored "Miracle" ;

30+10o, dark red "Papa Meilland" ; and

40+20a, pale pink "Madame Dimitriu".

In addition to the stamps in normal sheets, the Swiss P.T.T. will prepare booklets, especially for the Pro Juventute Foundation. These will comprise panes containing eight 10+10c ; eight 20+10c, and four 30+10c stamps . These may be obtained from the Pro Juventute Foundation or the Swiss Philatelic Service Office,at six francs a piece, representing face value plus a 40o production cost.

First-day covers, with an official, engraved cachet and an illustrated postmark, both showing "Miracle" rose, and franked with the entire set of stamps,cost, 2 francs . Both of these and mint stamps are available from responsible stamp dealers, here, or may be ordered from the Philatelic Service Office, Parkterrasse 10, CH-3000, Bern, Switzerland.

As usual, 90% of the surtax will be given to the Pro Juventute Foundationand the remaining 10% to other national youth welfare programs of Switzerland.

The stamps will go on sale at all, Swiss postoffices on Dec . 1, and remain available until stocks are exhausted, but not later than Jan . 31, 1973 . If supplies last, they Will be on sale at the Swiss Philatelic Service Offices, in Basel, Bern,Lausanne, Lucern, Geneva, St . Gall, and Zurich . Only Bern will handle mail order! .

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SWITZERLAND - COVER FROM A VERY GOOD FRIEND

With its wealth of original exhibits testifying to the history of transport, the Swiss Museum of Transport is an entertaining, stimulating place of discovery. Opened in 1959, it attracts more than 870,000 visitors a year, making it Switzerland's most-visited museum. This year, the Museum of Transport is adding new attractions, and Swiss Post is dedicating three special stamps to it. Date of issue: 05.03.2009

Hans Erni is one of Switzerland's best-known painters. Over a period spanning some eighty years, this Lucerne citizen has achieved an international reputation as a committed, creative artist. On 21 February 2009, Erni - who still paints every day - celebrates his 100th birthday. And he has designed two new special stamps for Swiss Post. Date of issue: 05.03.2009

The Great Tit (Parus major) is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is a widespread and common species throughout Europe and Asia in any sort of woodland. It is resident, and most Great Tits do not migrate.

WILLISAW :

Former Monastery St. Urban

St. Urban

The magnificent Baroque church is part of the extensive monastery complex, which includes a beautiful park and impressive buildings. Its renovated twin turrets are visible in their new glory from afar.

Not only the world famous carved choir stalls are worth a trip. But also the largest and most beautiful Baroque staircase in Switzerland that leads to an ornate festival hall. Here, like in the church, concerts frequently take place. The magnificent library is an elegant testimony to the former abbey's participation in festive events.

From:
http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/offer.cfm?category=Activities_Excursions&subcat=Sights&id=43016

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