A319-🇨🇭 1962 Switzerland Helvetia 40c Europa CEPT Stamp “Three Men” Design b

Title

🇨🇭 1962 Switzerland Helvetia 40c Europa CEPT Stamp — “Three Men” Design by Celestino Piatti — Used

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Category

Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Europa CEPT

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Condition

Used — Very good collectible condition, light postal cancellation, clean perforations, good color retention.

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Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

Year of Issue: 1962

Face Value: 40 Centimes

Theme: Europa / CEPT (European Cooperation)

Designer: Celestino Piatti

Printing: Courvoisier SA

Stamp Type: Commemorative

Cancellation: Light circular postmark (visible on lower left)

Color: Multicolor (red, yellow, orange)

Format: Single stamp

Gum: Used / Hinged / No gum (as shown)

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Description

This beautiful Swiss “Helvetia” 40c Europa CEPT stamp was issued in 1962, featuring Celestino Piatti’s modernist depiction of three stylized figures symbolizing European unity. Printed by Courvoisier, it’s part of the early Europa issues that celebrated postwar cooperation between European nations.

A fine collectible example with crisp colors and clean edges, ideal for thematic Europa or Swiss collections.

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Valuation & Pricing

Catalog Value (Stanley Gibbons / Michel, used): £1.00–£2.00

Market Value (recent eBay sales, used): approx. £1.50–£3.00 depending on cancellation clarity and centering

Recommended Buy It Now price: £3.49

Recommended Auction start price: £1.49 (7-day auction)

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Shipping

UK: £1.25 Royal Mail 1st Class

International: £2.95 Standard International Letter

Combined shipping available

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Recommended eBay Listing Format

Title: 🇨🇭 1962 Helvetia 40c Europa CEPT Stamp “Three Men” — Celestino Piatti — Used

Category: Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Europa CEPT

Condition: Used (Very Good)

Buy It Now: £3.49

Auction Option: Start at £1.49

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