Double Geneva
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The Double Geneva is a rare Swiss stamp that was issued by the City of Geneva
in 1843, making it the third-oldest stamp of the European continent after the Zurich 4 and 6
(1842), and the British Penny Black
and Two penny blue, (1840).. It bears the name Double Geneva for the double image on the stamp and its place of origin.
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
in 1843, making it the third-oldest stamp of the European continent after the Zurich 4 and 6
Zurich 4 and 6
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.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...
(1842), and the British Penny Black
Penny Black
The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was issued in Britain on 1 May 1840, for official use from 6 May of that year....
and Two penny blue, (1840).. It bears the name Double Geneva for the double image on the stamp and its place of origin.