A322-Switzerland 1963 Pro Patria Red Cross 10+10 cHelvetia Block of 4 Used De

Title

🇨🇭 Switzerland 1963 Pro Patria Red Cross 10+10 c Helvetia Block of 4 Used – Designer Kurt Wirth

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Category

Stamps > Europe > Switzerland

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Condition

Used – good condition, light postmark across two stamps, intact perforations, clean gum on reverse.

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Item specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Year of Issue 1963

Denomination 10 + 10 centimes

Series Pro Patria (1863-1963 Red Cross Centenary)

Designer Kurt Wirth

Printer Courvoisier S.A.

Type Postage Stamp

Format Block of 4

Cancellation Type Circular postmark (clear)

Color Green, Red, White

Theme Red Cross / Charity / Medical

Grade VF (Very Fine)

Currency CHF → £ (valuation in GBP below)

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Description

Commemorative Swiss “Pro Patria” charity issue celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Red Cross (1863-1963).

Design by Kurt Wirth, printed by Courvoisier S.A. on chalk-surfaced paper.

Denomination 10 + 10 c (10 centimes postage + 10 centimes charity surcharge).

This listing includes a block of four used stamps, lightly cancelled, clean reverse, no tears or thins – a very collectible presentation piece for Swiss philately enthusiasts.

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Valuation

Individual used stamp: ~ £0.50 – £1.00 each

Block of 4 used: £3 – £5 retail value

Mint NH block (for comparison): £6 – £8 typical catalogue value

(Valuation references: Zumstein / Michel / Stanley Gibbons price guides & recent eBay sales.)

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Recommended eBay listing price

Buy It Now (Recommended) → £4.95 (competitive for condition & presentation)

Auction starting price → £2.99 with 7-day duration