Basel Dove

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The Basel Dove (Basel German: Basler Dybli, German: Basler Taube) is a notable stamp issued by the Swiss canton of Basel on 1 July 1845 with a value of 2½-rappen. The stamp was printed in black, crimson and blue and was the first tricolor stamp in the world and the only postage stamp issued by Basel.

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