A17-Switzerland 1996 Guinness Record 22.6.96 First Day Cover Helvetia 90c Bloc

📌 Title
Switzerland 1996 Guinness Record 22.6.96 First Day Cover – Helvetia 90c Block of 4 – Bern Postmark
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📂 Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers > First Day Covers (FDCs)
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📝 Condition
Used – Excellent condition (cancelled first day cover).
No visible tears, creases, or writing. Clean front and back.
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📌 Item Specifics
Country/Region: Switzerland
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Stamp Issue: Guinness Record 22.6.96
Denomination: 90c (block of 4)
Postmark: 3000 Bern, Ausgabetag / First Day 22.6.96
Year of Issue: 1996
Postal Authority: Helvetia / Swiss Post
Theme: Commemorative • Guinness World Record
Format: Official First Day Cover
Condition: Excellent (light handling only)
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💷 Price & Valuation (UK Market)
Current UK & EU sales for similar Swiss FDCs (special issues, blocks, commemoratives) typically sell for:
£4 – £8 for standard Swiss 1990s FDCs
£8 – £15 for block-of-4 FDCs or special event covers
£10 – £20 for rarer/limited themed covers like Guinness Record, especially with clean cancellations
📌 Estimated fair value for this item: £10 – £15
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💰 Recommended eBay Buy It Now Price
£14.99
(Strong presentation, block-of-4, attractive postmark — good collector appeal)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Auction Ending Value: £8 – £12