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Philately Numismatics Literature/Souvenirs • Europa – Bridges • Crop Plants: Vegetables • Trades and Crafts II • 100th Anniversary of the Death of Gustav Klimt Accessories Issue 5 March 2018 1|18 Information 1 215.12.51 FDC/U1 CHF 6.15 Europa – Bridges Philately The “Alte Rheinbrücke Vaduz” (Old Rhine Bridge The Old Rhine Bridge Vaduz used to serve as the main Vaduz) and the “Fussgängerbrücke Balzers“ (Bal- route connecting Liechtenstein’s main town Vaduz zers Footbridge) (face value: CHF 1.50 each) are and neighbouring Switzerland. It is 135 metres long adorning Liechtenstein’s Europa stamps this year. and is the last wooden bridge still intact that crosses Member states of the trade association PostEurop, the Alpine Rhine. Originally built in 1870/71 and which represents European public postal operators, reconstructed on the pillars of the previous bridge issue stamps on a common theme every year. The in 1900/01, it was completely renovated for the last theme in 2018 is bridges. The perspective from time in 2009/10. On this special stamp Vaduz Castle which photographer Roland Rick depicted the two can be seen on the opposite side of the valley from bridges spanning the River Rhine is intriguing as he between the massive pillars of the listed structure. shot photos through underneath each bridge. On the Both stamps are being issued on a 10-stamp minia- stamp showing Balzers footbridge, he captured the ture sheet. snow-capped, 2,562-metre-high Falknis mountain in the background. 218.01.52 FDC CHF 4.00 218.01.30 mint ; CHF 3.00 218.01.31 cancelled H CHF 3.00 218.01.51 FDC/U1 CHF 5.00 218.01.54 FDC/U4 CHF 14.00 218.01.40 mint ; CHF 12.00 218.01.41 cancelled H CHF 12.00 218.01.20 mint ; CHF 30.00 218.01.21 cancelled H CHF 30.00 2 3 Crop Plants: Vegetables Philately The self-adhesive definitive stamps with motifs taken sidered a delicacy. The classical hot pepper, known as from nature have been highly popular for years. The “peperoni” in these parts (face value: CHF 2.00), can current issue shows four popular vegetables. also be prepared in many different ways. It originally The “Aubergine” (face value: CHF 0.85) is used comes from South America and is available in many particularly in the Mediterranean, oriental and Turkish different colours. cuisine where it attained fame through several special One third of Liechtenstein’s territory is used for dishes such as moussaka. Cut into slices or grated agricultural purposes. In addition to dairy and meat into thin strips, the bulbs of the “Radish” (face value: production, field crops, vegetables and grapes are CHF 1.00) are eaten raw. They can be added to salads grown. or used in sandwiches. The “Courgette”, otherwise known as “zucchini” (face value: CHF 1.50), is a subspecies of the vegetable marrow. Courgettes are eaten raw, boiled, grilled or fried. Their large yellow blossom is also fit for human consumption and con- Issue Europa – Bridges Face value/subject CHF 1.50 Balzers Footbridge CHF 1.50 Old Rhine Bridge Vaduz Stamp format 60 x 34.5 mm Perforation 14 x 13 ¼ Sheet format 146 x 208 mm Design Roland Rick, Schaan Printing 4-colour offset, silver hot foil stamping Royal Joh. Enschedé, Haarlem Paper PVA True White stamp paper, 110 g/m2, gummed 218.01.62 MK 443 CHF 5.00 218.02.20 mint ; CHF 107.00 218.02.21 cancelled H CHF 107.00 4 5 Philately 218.02.30 mint ; CHF 5.35 218.02.31 cancelled H CHF 5.35 218.02.40 mint ; CHF 21.40 218.02.41 cancelled H CHF 21.40 Issue Crop Plants – Vegetables Face value/subject CHF 0.85 Aubergine CHF 1.00 Radish CHF 1.50 Courgette 218.02.52 FDC CHF 6.35 CHF 2.00 Sweet Pepper Stamp format 32.5 x 32.5 mm Perforation 12 ½ x 12 ½ Sheet format 146 x 208 mm Design Armin Hoop, Ruggell Printing 4-colour offset Gutenberg AG, Schaan Paper Special stamp paper 218.02.51 FDC/U1 CHF 9.35 UPM Raflatac, 110 g/m2, white Unik OBA free/perm/K80W, self-adhesive (water-soluble) 218.02.54 FDC/U4 CHF 25.40 218.02.62 MK 444 CHF 9.35 6 7 Trades and Crafts II Philately The series called into being in 2017 on the theme of techniques that were done manually in the past with trades and crafts as a SEPAC stamp is now featuring the aid of various tools. a second and last part. Graphic artist René Wolfinger An “Instrument Maker” (face value: CHF 1.30) must chose to graphically represent the three motifs with also have skilful hands because in the end the cus- pictograms and placed these on different coloured tomer frequently wants a perfectly tuned instrument. backgrounds. A common feature on each special His daily tasks include sawing, planing and soldering. stamp is a stylised hand to symbolise the theme of The tools required to make shoes, such as a hammer, trades and crafts. knife and pliers, have hardly changed for centuries. The “Bookbinder” trade (face value: CHF 1.00) has However, today’s “shoemaker” (face value: CHF 1.80) been a widespread handicraft since the Middle Ages. also has access to efficient machinery. Hand binding, gold coating, cutting and pressing are 218.03.30 mint ; CHF 4.10 218.03.31 cancelled H CHF 4.10 218.03.52 FDC CHF 5.10 218.03.20 mint ; CHF 49.20 218.03.21 cancelled H CHF 49.20 218.03.51 FDC/U1 CHF 7.10 218.03.54 FDC/U4 CHF 19.40 8 9 100th Anniversary of the Death of Gustav Klimt Philately On 6 February 2018, two special stamps are appear- Gustav Klimt named his painting entitled “Death and ing on miniature sheets consisting of nine stamps Life” (face value: CHF 3.70) his most important figu- each to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the rative work. Despite being awarded first prize at the death of painter Gustav Klimt. Born in 1862, Klimt International Art Exhibition in Rome in 1911, the art- was one of the most well-known representatives of ist suddenly no longer appeared to be content with the Viennese Jugendstil. His most famous painting this version as he began revising the already framed “The Kiss” (face value: CHF 2.60) was produced painting in 1915. What is said to have originally been in 1907/8. After completion, it was shown at the a gold-coloured background was painted grey and Kunstschau Exhibition in Vienna and immediately further ornaments were added to both Death and purchased by the Imperial Royal Ministry of Culture Life. This similarly very impressive painting measuring and Education. The work produced on 180 x 180 180 x 200 centimetres is shown at Leopold Museum centimetres in oil on canvas is on display in Belvedere in the famous “museum quarter” of Vienna. 218.03.40 mint ; CHF 16.40 218.03.41 cancelled H CHF 16.40 Museum in Vienna. 218.04.30 mint ; CHF 6.30 218.04.31 cancelled H CHF 6.30 Issue Trades and Crafts – II Face value/subject CHF 1.00 Bookbinder CHF 1.30 Instrument Maker CHF 1.80 Shoemaker Stamp format 32 x 38 mm Perforation 12 ¾ x 12 Sheet format 146 x 208 mm Design René Wolfinger, Balzers Printing 3-colour offset, Gutenberg AG, Schaan Paper Tullis Russel tru white litho 110 g/m2, gummed 218.03.62 MK 445 CHF 7.10 10 218.04.20 mint ; CHF 56.70 218.04.21 cancelled H CHF 56.70 11 Philately 218.04.52 FDC CHF 7.30 218.04.62 MK 446 CHF 8.30 Issue 100th Anniversary of the Death of Gustav Klimt Face value/subject CHF 2.60 The Kiss 218.04.51 FDC/U1 CHF 8.30 218.04.54 FDC/U4 CHF 27.20 CHF 3.70 Death and Life Stamp format 34.17 x 52 mm Perforation 14 ¾ x 14 ½ Sheet format 146 x 208 mm Design Silvia Ruppen, Mauren Printing Offset CMYK & Iriodin 306 Olympic Gold, gold matt hot foil stamping Cartor Security Printing, Meaucé la Loupe Paper Truwhite FSC Mix Credit 110 g/m2, gummed 218.04.40 mint ; CHF 25.20 218.04.41 cancelled H CHF 25.20 12 13 9th Official collection sheet "Swiss Mountain Railways" Philately Offers Philately Mountain landscapes “Mythen” (1914) 3 Fr. MiNr. 121 CH114.01.01 Stamp mint ; CHF 1800.00 CH114.01.01f Stamp unused with hinge : CHF 600.00 CH114.01.01g Stamp cancelled H CHF 9.00 218.21.20 mint ; CHF 10.00 218.21.21 cancelled H CHF 10.00 The official "dieMarke.li" collection sheets are issued These sheets are available individually or on subscrip- twice yearly to mark special occasions. These sheets, tion, mint or cancelled. Due to the great demand each comprising ten different stamp designs printed all official collection sheets are now available again. together in a se-tenant combination, are also valid For further information please visit the Webshop at for postal use, published entirely independently and www.philatelie.li not linked to the official Principality of Liechtenstein Mountain landscapes “Rütli” (1914) 5 Fr. MiNr. 122x stamp issues. CH114.04.01 Stamp mint ; CHF 130.00 CH114.04.01f Stamp unused with hinge : CHF 40.00 CH114.04.01g Stamp cancelled H CHF 3.50 CH114.04.21 Full sheet cancelled H very rare (full postmark) CHF 125.00 Mountain landscapes “Rütli” (1914) 5 Fr.