A315-“Switzerland Helvetia 20 (Europa) Red Postage Stamp Used Swiss Classic”

Title:

“Switzerland Helvetia 20 (Europa) Red Postage Stamp — Used Swiss Classic”

Category:

Collectables → Stamps → Europe → Switzerland

Condition:

Used — (Describe condition: centering, perforations, any tears, cancellings, gum (if present or hinge marks), any faults)

Example: “Used, good centering, intact perforations, slight cancellation mark, no major creases or thins.”

Item Specifics:

Field Value / Description

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Denomination 20 (Helvetia)

Year of Issue Approximate / unknown (you may need to research the exact issue date)

Colour Red

Type Definitive / Commemorative / Europa (if applicable)

Condition Used

Certification None (unless you get it certified)

Catalogue Number (If you find it in a Swiss stamp catalogue, e.g. Zumstein or Swiss catalog)

Grade / Centering (e.g. Fine, Very Fine, etc.)

Perforations (e.g. “perforated 14” or whatever the gauge is)

Features / Special Notes Any watermark, printing variety, plate mark, etc.

Description (in the listing body):

> This is a used Swiss “Helvetia 20” stamp in red, likely part of a Europa / Swiss definitive series. The stamp shows signs of light cancellation. The perforations are intact, with no major tears, creases, or thins (please see attached high-resolution photos). This is a nice piece for a Swiss or Europa collection.

> Please examine the photos carefully — condition affects value more than the design itself. If desired, I can send additional photos of the back, watermark, or perforation close-ups.

> Shipping will be via (mention your postal service and packaging details). I combine postage for multiple items where possible.

> No returns (or “returns accepted within 14 days”, as you prefer) — buyer pays return shipping.

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💷 Price & Valuation Estimate

Comparable Listings & Market Clues

A listing for “Switzerland Helvetia 20 Postage Stamp Red (used)” recently sold on eBay at approx £1.71 for a used condition piece.

Another listing “Helvetia, 20 (3278-T)” showed a price of USD 36.20 (~£28-£30 depending on exchange) for what appears to be a nicer or more collectible variant.

On Etsy, a vintage used Helvetia 20 stamp (for crafts or collecting) is listed around £5.84 as a “vintage used” item.

These comparables suggest that typical used versions of Helvetia 20 stamps tend to trade in the low single-digit pounds range, unless there is something special (rare variety, very fine condition, error, etc.), in which case a premium may apply.

Suggested Valuation / Listing Pricing

Condition Quality Suggested eBay “Buy It Now” Price Suggested Auction Starting Price

Basic used / average condition £2.50 – £4.50 Start ~ £1.50 – £2.00

Above average / well centered, nice eye appeal £5.00 – £8.00 Start ~ £3.00 – £5.00

Exceptional / rare variety / near very fine £10.00 – £20.00+ Start ~ £5.00 – £10.00

Given the photos you sent (which show a fairly standard used stamp, no obvious major errors or extreme rarity visible to me), a safe listing might be:

Buy It Now Price: £4.50

Auction Option: Starting bid £2.00, with a “Buy It Now” option at £4.50