Lot #109: Collection of official Swiss Post (Die Post / La Poste / Special Souvenir Sheets from the

These items were issued by the Swiss postal service to commemorate specific historic anniversaries, cultural events, and national themes. Key Items Visible in the Collection     •    Basler Taube '95 (Center): The large souvenir sheet in the middle features a stylized dove carrying a letter, issued for the "Nationale Briefmarken-Ausstellung" (National Philatelic Exhibition) in Basel in May 1995.     •         •    Pro Patria Issues: Several folders feature the "Pro Patria" series (meaning "For the Country"), which are annual semi-postal stamps issued to raise funds for Swiss cultural and national heritage projects.     •         •    Europa Stamps: The top-left folder displays a "Europa" stamp, which is part of a joint annual issuance by European postal administrations sharing a common theme.     •         •    Endangered Species (Bottom Right): A beautiful multi-stamp set titled "Bedrohte einheimische Tierarten" (Endangered Native Animal Species), showcasing Swiss wildlife like the beaver, butterflies, and owls.     •         •    Historical Commemorations: Other text panels indicate stamps celebrating the centennials of Swiss trade unions and city associations.     •     Core Philatelic Features     •    Official Folders: Each stamp or set is presented inside its official descriptive trilingual folder (German, French, and Italian).     •         •    First Day Cancellations: Most stamps feature the official, artistic First Day of Issue postmarks (Ausgabetag) from major Swiss cities like Bern and Basel.     •     Pickup category timeslot {A}