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