B271-1966Switzerland Pro Patria 5+5 Helvetia Heinrich Federer StampBlock of 4

Title:
1966 Switzerland Pro Patria 5+5 Helvetia Heinrich Federer Stamp Block of 4 Used
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Category:
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland
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Condition:
Used (Light circular cancellation marks, clean and intact perforations, no visible tears or creases)
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Item specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1966
Type: Commemorative
Theme: Famous People / Literature
Subject: Heinrich Federer (1866–1928), Swiss Writer
Denomination: 5+5 (Pro Patria charity issue)
Format: Block of 4
Cancellation Type: Circular postmark
Color: Blue
Quality: Used, lightly cancelled
Certification: Uncertified
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Description:
This listing is for a 1966 Switzerland “Pro Patria” 5+5 Helvetia commemorative stamp block featuring Swiss author Heinrich Federer (1866–1928).
These stamps were issued to support the Pro Patria Foundation, a charitable Swiss initiative.
The block of four is lightly postmarked, with full perforations and clean edges. A great addition to any Swiss philately or European literature-themed stamp collection.
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Price & Valuation:
Estimated collector value: £3 – £5 (used, block format)
Mint block value: typically £5 – £7
Market trend: modest collector demand for Pro Patria issues from the 1960s.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price:
Buy It Now: £4.95
Auction starting bid: £2.49
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