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Basel Dove - Definition and Overview
Basel Dove 1845
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Basel Dove 1845

The Basel Dove is a notable stamp from Switzerland. It was issued in 1845 with a value of 2 1/2-rappen. The stamp, designed by the architect Melchior Berry, featured a white dove carrying a letter in its beak, and inscribed "STADT POST BASEL" The stamp is printed in black, crimson, and blue, making it the world's first tri-colored stamp. The dove is embossed. See also: Stamps and postal history of Switzerland

Example Usage of Basel
KCarlier: art Basel is by far the coolest thing i've done in miami since i moved here. saw santigold after the preview to top all the art off@ABMB
shawnimal: I hate everyone going to Art Basel. No, no... Sorry. Just the weather talkin and lack of fun times.
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