A301-“Switzerland Helvetia 30c Green ‘Standing/Sitting Helvetia’ Postage Stamp

Title:

“Switzerland Helvetia 30c Green ‘Standing/Sitting Helvetia’ Postage Stamp — Fine Used”

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Category:

Collectables → Stamps → Europe → Switzerland

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Condition:

Used / Postally Used (with cancellation)

(You may add grading like “Fine” or “Very Fine” depending on centering, perforations, cancellation strength)

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Item Specifics:

Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

Year of Issue: (Estimate) early 20th century / Helvetia series

Denomination: 30 centimes (30c)

Colour: Green

Stamp Format: Single

Certification: Uncertified (unless you have a certificate)

Catalogue Number: (You should check Zumstein, Michel, Scott)

Cancel / Cancellation: Present (type and clarity to be described)

Perforation: (count and gauge)

Paper Type / Watermark: (if known)

Gummed / No Gum: No (used)

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Valuation & Price Recommendation:

From comparable listings:

A listing for “Switzerland; 1907 early Sitting Helvetia issue fine used 30c” is priced at £0.90 in a stamp marketplace.

On eBay, a “Switzerland ‘Helvetia’ stamp #30” (cancelled) was listed around US $97.99 (≈ £80-100 depending on exchange), though that may have special attributes or rarity premium.

Given your example appears fairly typical and used (without obvious rarity markers in the photo), a conservative estimate might be in the £1 to £5 range (for a collector’s “common” used example). If it had an unusual cancel, error, or excellent centering, the price could be higher.

Recommended “Buy It Now” Price (GBP): £3.50

(This gives room for negotiation or offers but isn’t too aggressive.)

Auction Option:

Start the auction at £0.99 (or even £0.50) with no reserve, to attract bidders. Set duration to 7 days.

Alternatively, “Buy It Now + Best Offer” at £3.50 lets you accept lower offers.

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