The Helvetia Newsletter

About the Newsletter

For over 60 years the Newsletter has provided a 'friendly link' between the Society and it's membership. Containing articles and news on the subject of Swiss, Liechtenstein, UN Geneva and related philately, the eight pages, published on a monthly basis, include information on the Society's services and events, informative articles from individual members, and questions & answers on Swiss philately in general. All paid-up members of the Society receive a copy of the monthly publication through the post.

Although primarily a tool for conveying news, there are regular articles on subjects of general interest, and items that cover the more specific aspects of Swiss philately. These articles are either authored by Society members or are, on occasions, reprints of articles that have appeared in the journals of sister societies abroad. A long-running feature, entitled Did You Know? produced by a member based in Switzerland, provides an up-to-date account of recent changes in the Swiss postal service, details about new issues and other aspects of philately in Switzerland.

The Newsletter forms a major part of the Society's annals, providing a complete record of its activities and achievements. Over the years the content of the Newsletter has built into a major resource for those wishing to research into Swiss philately. The Society's Library holds a full set of Newsletter publications, dating back to the beginning of 1948, selected copies of which can be obtained from the Hon. Librarian at: 'librarian@swiss-philately.co.uk'

The Newsletter Index

For the benefit of those carrying out research into a particular
aspect of Swiss philately, an index of articles published in the
Newsletter from 1948 onwards is now available online.
Please click on the icon below and the Main Index will be displayed.

Newsletter Index

To assist with research, separate views of the Index have been created,
based on a variety of subject-types, e.g. Aerophilately, Bundesfeier,
Errors & Varieties, Postal Markings, Revenues, etc.

Select the view that best fits your requirements and, using the SEARCH
button and "Contains" keyword, locate specific information in the columns.

Information can also be sorted by clicking on the arrow adjacent to
each column title.

Please address your questions/comments about this Index to the
Society's Webmaster at: webmaster@swiss-philately.co.uk

Contributions for the Newsletter

Members are encouraged to submit items of interest for publication in future editions of the Newsletter, including responses to questions raised in previous issues. Typewritten articles, submitted by post and addressed to the Editor, are the preferred method of communication. Normally these should be no more than two pages of A4 in length, although long-running articles will be included, based on their merit.

The deadline for receipt of material to be considered for inclusion in the next edition is normally the 14th of the month. Images and/or illustrations, intended for inclusion should be suitable for reproduction to a high standard. Please do not send original stamps or covers for copying as illustrations, without first consulting the Editor.

The Editor welcomes constructive comments on the Newsletter with a view to improving future content, correcting errors/omissions, and above all ensuring that it best serves the needs and interests of the membership.