Cover from Switzerland

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Recently I bought a lot of used Switzerland stamps from Switzerland. They came in this cover.

A cover from Switzerland

The first stamp on the cover is 1983 commemorative to celebrate centenary of Swiss Journalist Union. It’s showing a piece of Telex-message; something I think Internet has killed completely.

1983 Switzerland - Centenary of Journalist Union postage stamp

Besides is a block of four from 1983 Pro Patria set with topic of Tavern Signs. The 20+10 (c) semi-postals displays sign of Landgasthof Löwen located in Heimiswil. This specific tavern was established in 1340.

Switzerland 1983 Pro Patria Stamps

On the right is a group of definitive stamps and a Pro Aqua commemorative. Most of these are damaged in some way; a good reminder of how brutal fully automated mail delivery process can be for international letters.

Stamps destroyed by automated mail handling process

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1. Ana Galanzovski wrote :
   

   Wow Keijo!
   I really enjoyed your blog and I will come back soon,
   did you already visite my blog? http://www.philatino.blogspot.com

   Please tell me If there is any country in specific you’re collecting and I will be really glad to help you, we have an amazing auction from canada and france going on (two french speaking countries)

2. Keijo wrote :
   

   Hi Ana,

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3. Saurin Yagnik wrote :
   

   Hi Keijo,

   May I have contact details of your Swiss stamp dealer.

   Kind Regards,

   Saurin Yagnik

4. Keijo wrote :
   

   This one was from Philimpex – http://www.philimpex.net

5. Saurin Yagnik wrote :
   

   Hi Keijo,

   Thank you for a prompt reply, that’s your USP!

   

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