E166-Switzerland 1965 Pro Patria Full Set +4-Block on Registered Express Cover

Title
Switzerland 1965 Pro Patria Full Set + 4-Block on Registered Express Cover Zillis to Belp – Commercial Use
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Category
Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Postal History / Covers
(Alternative: Stamps → Worldwide → Postal History → Europe)
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Condition
Used – Original 1965 Registered Express commercial cover with stamps, cancels and enclosed letter. Light age wear consistent with postal history material.
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Item Specifics
Item SpecificDetails
Country/RegionSwitzerland
Year1965
ThemePro Patria 1965
TypeRegistered + Express cover
Postage TypePro Patria Semi-Postal
CancellationZillis 5-8-65
Stamps IncludedFull set 5c, 20c, 10c, 30c, 50c + 4-block 5c major stamp
Postal MarkingsRegistered label (7431 Zillis 113), Express label
AddresseeDr. med. Heinz Keller, Belp
ExtrasOriginal handwritten letter enclosed
AuthenticityGenuine period postal use
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Price & Valuation
Market Indicators
Full Pro Patria sets on cover typically: £10–£15
Registered mail premium: +£10–£15
Express surcharge premium: +£10
Quad block on commercial cover: +£5–10
With original enclosure letter: +£5–£10
Nice clean cancels (Zillis): adds value again.
Estimated Total Value Range
➡️ £35 – £50 retail collectible value
➡️ Scarcer than typical Pro Patria covers due to registered + express + full set + block + enclosure
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (BIN):
➡️ £44.99
(Strong price for a premium combination item)
Accept Offers:
➡️ Allow offers from £34.99
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Auction Option
If you want auction:
Start price: £14.99
Expected sold range: £24 – £40
BIN is recommended because this is a premium item and collectors often buy instantly.
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Description for Listing
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Original 1965 Switzerland Registered + Express commercial cover from Zillis (5-8-65) to Belp, bearing the complete Pro Patria 1965 set (5c, 20c, 10c, 30c, 50c) plus an additional 4-block of the 5c issue. Clear cancellations and original postal labels: Registered label 7431 Zillis 113 and Express ‘Eilsendung Expres’ label.
Includes the original handwritten letter from the sender (Fr. Rutishauser-Bodmer, Zürich). A beautifully preserved and scarce example of premium 1960s Swiss postal history showing full franking and mixed semi-postal usage.
Ideal for collectors of Swiss Pro Patria, postal history, registered/express mail, or multi-franked covers.
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