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1959 Rocks, Crystals & Fossils
Designers: In aid of Swiss Nationals Abroad Printed by Courvoisier
B. Rieber (5c.), on smooth paper with
N. Stoecklin blue and red silk fibres.
5c. recess printed by the
PTT. Perf 11¾.
Agate, several varieties Tourmaline, a mineral of
of semi-precious stone various colours
Globe and Flags, symbolising
Swiss nationals abroad
Amethyst, precious (quartz) Petrified Salamander, a
stone, purple or violet creature said to live in fire
6 June 1959: over-franked cover bearing a set of the 1959 Pro Patria issue. Addressed to London and posted at
Wilderswil, Canton Berne. On 1 April 1959, the foreign letter rate increased from 40 to 50c.
The publicity cancel (Type K204 B) was used in Wilderswil from 24 January 1958 until 21 July 1966
