World Stamp Catalogue/Valais (Switzerland)



Revenue stamps of the canton of Valais (Switzerland).

=Canton of Valais= The canton of Valais is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland, situated in the southwestern part of the country, around the valley of the Rhône from its headwaters to Lake Geneva, separating the Pennine Alps from the Bernese Alps. It is composed of 13 districts (hence the 13 stars on the flag) and its capital is Sion. Revenue stamps were issued between 1863 and 1951 for 12 different tax purposes. Numerous special issues exist. Most stamps depict the arms of Valais.

1870
Colored paper, perforated 11.25.

Special issue - 1870's
Colored paper, imperforate.

1875
Rose on brick colored paper. Different perforations: 25c and 50c, perforated 11.5 (A), 11.75 (B) or 12.75 (C). 1Fr perforated B or C, 1.50Fr - 6Fr perforated 11.75 (B).

1882
10c and 20c, of the latter 8 different types exist:
 * rose or orange (shades)
 * 'Ces' size: type I has a large 'C' (2.8mm), type II has a smaller 'C' (2.3mm).
 * 4 different perforations: 11.5 (A), 11.75 (B), 12.75-13 (C), imperforate (D).
 * With (w) or without watermark.

'''Ces. types'''

Ces. type II
The 20c value of one issue was mistakenly printed on a frame indicating 'TIMBRE 10Cs.'.

Special issue - 1880's
Orange on colored paper, imperforate.

1875
Rose or rose-orange. 'Ces.' type I Perforated 11 (A), 11.5 (B), 11.75 (C), 12.75 (D) or mixed (E). 'Ces.' type II Perforated 11 (F) or 11.5 (G).

Special issue - 1870's
Rose on colored paper, imperforate. 3 values (20c, 40c, and 2Fr).

1884
6 values, brown-orange (shades). Stamps with talon, removed when used. Perforated 11.5 or 12.75.

Special issue - 1880's
Colored paper, imperforate. 4 values (3, 60, 100 and 110Fr) each in different colors.