E219-1956 Switzerland Commercial Cover 20RP Helvetia Stamp, Basel Slogan Cance

📍 Title

1956 Switzerland Commercial Cover – 20RP Helvetia Stamp, Basel Slogan Cancel “Schweiz. Rotes Kreuz” to Zürich

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📂 Category (UK eBay)

Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Postal History / Covers

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📦 Condition

Used – Vintage postal cover (1956).

Shows edge wear, flap tears, light ageing. Stamp and postmark clear and intact.

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📝 Item Specifics

Field Details

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Type Cover / Commercial Mail

Year 1956

Stamp 20 RP Helvetia definitive (Dam scene)

Postmark Basel 7 – 15.V.56

Slogan Cancel “Unser Schweiz. Rotes Kreuz sammelt im Mai”

Destination Zürich 39

Format Commercial Business Cover

Condition Used – with ageing, flap damage

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💷 Valuation & Price Guidance (UK Market)

Swiss commercial covers from the 1950s with slogan cancels typically sell for:

Standard value: £3–£6

With clear slogan cancel: £5–£8

With wear/damage: £3–£4 (your item fits here)

🔎 Estimated Valuation: £4–£6

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⭐ Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)

£5.95

(Competitive and suitable for a quick sale)

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🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £2.49

Duration: 7 days

Expected hammer price: £3–£5

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