A349-Vintage 1951 Swiss Cover Envelope with 15c Helvetia Stamp Zürich Postmark

Title

Vintage 1951 Swiss Cover Envelope with 15c Helvetia Stamp – Zürich Postmark – Family Bösmüller Addressed

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Category

> Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Postal History → Covers

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Condition

> Used – Good vintage condition. Envelope shows minor creasing and light age wear consistent with age (1950s). Stamp securely affixed with clear Zürich postmark dated 1951.

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Item Specifics

Country/Region of Origin: Switzerland

Year: 1951

Postmark: Zürich

Stamp Denomination: 15c Helvetia (green mountains issue)

Type: Cover (Envelope with stamp and postmark)

Addressed to: Familie Fritz Bösmüller, Niederdorfstrasse 67, Zürich I

Material: Paper

Era: Mid-20th Century

Authenticity: Original

Condition Details: Minor corner wear and creases; overall well preserved for age.

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Description

Original 1951 Swiss postal cover featuring a green 15-cent Helvetia definitive stamp, postmarked “ZÜRICH 23.1.51”. Addressed neatly in period handwriting to a Zürich address. Excellent example of mid-century Swiss postal history. Ideal for collectors of Helvetia stamps or Swiss philately.

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Valuation

Comparable mid-century Swiss covers with similar Helvetia stamps and legible Zürich cancels typically sell between £8–£15 GBP depending on condition and postal markings.

Estimated Fair Market Value: £10–£12 GBP

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Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £11.99 GBP

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Auction Starting Price: £6.99 GBP (7-day auction)