A316-“Switzerland “Helvetia” EUROPA 50c Red Used Postage Stamp Swiss Collectib

Title:

“Switzerland “Helvetia” EUROPA 50c Red Used Postage Stamp – Swiss Collectible”

Category:

Collectibles → Stamps → Europe → Switzerland

Condition:

Used (with cancellation mark). Good to Very Good condition.

Item Specifics:

Spec Detail

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Year of Issue 1985 (or approximate era) — see imprint “1985” on stamp

Denomination 50 centime / 50c

Design / Subject Europa / Helvetia / Portrait

Stamp Type Definitive / commemorative (Europa)

Cancel / Postmark Yes, with postmark (visible)

Gum (if applicable) No (used)

Perforation Standard perforated edges

Color Red / vermilion

Condition Grade (e.g. “Very Fine – some light wear / slight corner faults”)

Certification / Expert Mark (if you have, mention certificate number)

Photos:

– Front (clear, high resolution)

– Back (to show gum / paper)

– Close-up of the cancellation and edges / perforations

Description:

> Up for sale is a used Swiss “Helvetia” Europa 50c red stamp, with a visible cancellation postmark (date stamp). The stamp bears the inscription “Helvetia” and “Europa”, and on the bottom “1985” and “Courvoisier”.

Condition details: The stamp shows normal signs of use: slight edge wear / minor handling creases (if any) / possibly slight aging of paper. Perforations are intact. The cancellation does not overly obscure the design.

Please review the photos carefully; the images are part of the description.

Shipping & Handling: I will ship via reliable postal service with tracking and protective packaging (use stamp mounts / cover card). Combined shipping available if purchasing multiple items.

Return Policy: Accept returns within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping unless I misdescribed the item.

Thank you for looking — happy to answer any questions!

Pricing / Valuation Suggestions:

Valuation / Comparative Sales:

I wasn’t able to find an exact match for your specific stamp (red 50c Helvetia with “Europa” and date “1985” in used condition) in the catalogues I searched. A somewhat similar Helvetia Europa 1961 30 Rp mint listing fetched about €0.75 in listing.

Used Swiss “Helvetia” stamps generally trade in low to moderate price ranges unless rare variety or in pristine condition.

Because your stamp is used and not in mint condition, the value may be modest — perhaps in the range of £1 to £5 (or equivalent) depending on condition and demand.

Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now):

I suggest a Buy It Now price of £4.99. That gives some buffer above the estimated value in case a collector wants it.

Auction Option:

You could also offer an auction option with a starting bid of £1.99 and “No reserve” or small reserve (e.g. £2). That way you may attract interest and possibly drive the price higher.

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