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Zürich 4 and 6

Zürich 4 and 6

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The Zürich 4 and 6 were the first postage stamps issued in continental Europe, on 1 March 1843. Both were inscribed "Zürich" at the top.[1]

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The 4-rappen stamp was also inscribed "Local-Taxe" at the bottom, since it was intended to pay for letters mailed within the city, while the 6-rappen, inscribed "Cantonal-Taxe", was for use on letters going anywhere in the canton.

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    "Forgery Checking - Cedric Dry System" (PDF). Helvetia Philatelic Society. February 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
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