A325-Switzerland1960 20c University of Basel 500th Anniversary“UNIVERSITAET BA

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Switzerland 1960 20c University of Basel 500th Anniversary “UNIVERSITAET BASEL” Stamp (Pair) – Helvetia

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📦 Category

Stamps > Europe > Switzerland

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💎 Condition

Top stamp: Mint hinged (light crease visible)

Bottom stamp: Used (postmarked, good color retention)

Both stamps in fair overall collectible condition with intact perforations.

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Year of Issue 1960

Denomination 20 Centimes

Commemorates 500th Anniversary of the University of Basel (1460–1960)

Designer Maya Allenbach

Printer Courvoisier S.A.

Theme Education, University, History

Color Carmine red and gold

Format Single stamps (pair shown)

Condition Mint hinged / Used

Cancellation Type Circular date stamp (used example)

Era 20th Century (1945–1970)

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💰 Valuation

Market value (individual stamps): £1.50–£2.00 each

Pair value (mint + used): ≈ £3.00–£4.00 total

Recommended Buy It Now price: £4.99

Recommended Auction start: £2.49 (7-day auction)

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💡 Recommended Listing Format

Fixed Price (“Buy It Now”): £4.99

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