World Stamp Catalogue/Valais (Switzerland)

World Stamp Catalogue/Switzerland right|thumb|250px|Map of the canton of Valais thumb|right|100px|Valais arms 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.Denis Gainon 1995 Catalogue de timbres administratifs publics de Suisse (fiscaux et analogues) confédération, cantons, communes 5th 83-87 SGSSV / SSCEP, Zürich, Switzerland Numerous special issues exist. Most stamps depict the arms of Valais. Bill of exchange 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). Consignment notes 1867-1870 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 I 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. Proportional fee 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). Judicial 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. References