A539-1988 Switzerland First Day Cover – Basel 4001 Helvetia 90c Europa Stamp (

🏷️ Title
1988 Switzerland First Day Cover – Basel 4001 – Helvetia 90c Europa Stamp (Jean Tinguely, Basel Cathedral Cancel)
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📁 Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers (Postmarked) > First Day Covers (FDCs)
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🧾 Condition
Used – Excellent condition
Envelope clean and crisp with clear postmarks dated 25.1.88 (Basel 1). Stamp and cancellation sharp and legible. No tears, creases, or stains.
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📋 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1988
Denomination: 90c
Stamp Type: Commemorative (Europa issue)
Designer: C. Parti / J. Tinguely
Cancellation: 4001 Basel 1 – Basel Cathedral postmark
Theme: Europa / Modern Art / Swiss Architecture
Postmark Date: 25 January 1988
Additional Feature: Advertising cachet ("Werbestempel – Oblitération-réclame")
Addressed to: Herrn Stuber-Buck Hans, Auw, Switzerland
Format: First Day Cover (FDC)
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💰 Valuation
Comparable Swiss FDCs from the 1980s featuring Jean Tinguely Europa stamps and Basel special cancels typically sell for £4–£8 depending on condition and cachet design.
Estimated Market Value: £6.00
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💸 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.99
(Recommended to attract collectors of Swiss art & Europa issues.)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Shipping: £1.99 UK / £4.99 International (letter post)