Description: This architectural definitive postage stamp from Switzerland (Helvetia) showcases the Zytglogge (Clock Tower), the famous medieval monument located in the heart of the old town of Bern. Rendered in a crisp coral-red hue, the fine-line vignette captures the 13th-century structure from the street level, emphasizing its grand arched entryway, complex astronomical clock face, and tapering spire. Nestled alongside the historic tower are the classic gabled facades of adjacent period buildings. The bold face value designation 60 (Centimes) is positioned in the upper-left corner, sitting balanced atop the vertical country inscription "HELVETIA", while the city name "BERN" anchors the upper-right border. Five parallel black machine cancel lines stretch horizontally across the surface, documenting its passage through the Swiss domestic postal network.
Circa: 1960
Condition: Used - Hinged
Notes:
The Zytglogge served as Bern's first western gate tower during the early 1200s before being rebuilt in stone following a devastating town fire in 1405.