Rodolphe Töpffer

 Switzerland - 1947 (CH)

Rodolphe Töpffer, Swiss writer, painter, and caricaturist, is hailed as a pioneer of modern comics, reflecting Switzerland’s rich artistic and literary heritage.

 

Stamp: Switzerland, “Portrait of Rodolphe Töpffer”  - 5+5 Ct. (Issue: 30.11.1946 Series: Pro Juventute)
Postmark: Geneva – Circular Date Stamp “31.05.1947” (last day of circulation of the stamp)
Postcard: Monochrome portrait of Rodolphe Töpffer in formal seated pose. (editions unknown)

Concordance:

- Thematic: The stamp portrays Rodolphe Töpffer, and the postcard features his formal portrait with descriptive text, creating a strong thematic link focused on his literary and artistic legacy.

- Geographic: Both the stamp and the cancellation originate from Switzerland (Geneva), matching the subject of the postcard.

- Temporal: The postmark date (31.05.1947) corresponds to the last day of circulation of the stamp (issued 30.11.1946), ensuring perfect temporal concordance.

 

Maximafilia São Bernardo – Símbolo de Resgate nos Alpes (Switzerland, emissão Snow Balls 2000)

 

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Issued (Selo):

• País: Suíça (Helvetia)
• Valor facial: CHF 0,70
• Tema: Snow Balls Cão São Bernardo – resgate alpino
• Data de emissão: 07.03.2000
• Catálogo: Michel - CH 1714

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Postmark (Carimbo):

• Tipo: Marca dia comemorativa
• Texto: “1946 BOURG-ST-PIERRE”
• Código: 2b
• Local: Bourg-St-Pierre
• Data: 07.03.2000
• Elementos: Cruz suíça e inscrição temática

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Postcard (Postal):

• Tipo: Fotografia colorida
• Descrição: Cão São Bernardo com barril tradicional marcado com cruz vermelha, sobre neve alpina, com cordilheira nevada ao fundo e céu azul.
• Editor: OK Spedisci Qualitá

Concordância FIP:
✔ Selo, postal e carimbo relacionados ao tema resgate alpino / cão São Bernardo.
✔ Carimbo apropriado e local significativo.
✔ Imagem autêntica e coerente com o tema.