I did say, "Helvetica-related" didn't I. This is perhaps the smallest stamp collection ever. It's very focused, the criteria being: a) Swiss, and b) Nice.
Wikipedia explains the use of that word, "Helvetia is the Roman name for an ancient region of central Europe occupying a plateau between the Alps and the Jura Mountains. Helvetia corresponded roughly to the western part of modern Switzerland, and the name is still used poetically." The font's name is, of course, a derivative.
Ironically, very few of these actually feature Helvetica. But then, why should they?
I have posted a few of these before, individually, but I thought they might warrant a collective post of their own. My entire collection fits neatly into a Moleskin Pocket Book. There's a few more on Flickr.
Awsome :) I got a large stamp collection myself, but I don't collect anymore, been a few years since last time.
Posted by: Tor Løvskogen | 26 June 2007 at 07:12 AM
Lovely, particularly the first ones.
Posted by: Ben | 26 June 2007 at 12:16 PM
I have a friend who lives in Helvetia, WV which is modeled after the Swiss town. It's real cute, and every winter they celebrate the burning of old man winter with a great swiss festival.
Posted by: Anne | 27 June 2007 at 06:52 PM
I had no idea that stamps has such potential for generating ideas. These are great!
By the way, I love this site. I just stumbled across it today for the first time by way of Veer.com in hopes of digging up some inspiration. Needn't look any further. Thanks.
Posted by: Ryan Scheife | 23 July 2007 at 12:34 AM