F487-Switzerland 1984 Zodiac Ibex 4.50 CHF Block of 4 on First Day Cover –Bern

Title
Switzerland 1984 Zodiac Ibex 4.50 CHF Block of 4 on First Day Cover – Bern Cancel
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland
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Condition
Very Fine (VF)
Clean, undamaged envelope
Crisp First Day of Issue circular postmark (Bern, 21.2.84)
Stamps well-centred, securely affixed
No tears, creases, stains, or toning visible
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1984
Stamp Type: Definitive (Zodiac Series – Capricorn/Ibex)
Denomination: 4.50 CHF (x4 = 18 CHF total franking)
Number of Stamps: Block of 4
Postmark: First Day of Issue – Bern, 21 Feb 1984
Cancellation Type: Hand Cancel
Topic: Zodiac / Astrology / Animals
Quality: Used (on FDC)
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Estimated collector value:
➡️ £6 – £10
Reasoning:
Official Swiss FDC (not privately made)
Attractive block of four rather than single stamp
Clean condition but modern definitive issue, which limits scarcity
Zodiac themes have steady but moderate demand
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💷 Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
➡️ £9.99 Buy It Now
✔️ Accept Offers: Yes
This allows room for negotiation while remaining realistic for a 1980s Swiss FDC.
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🔨 Auction Option (Alternative)
Starting Price: £4.99
Auction Length: 7 days
Best Timing: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected Realisation: £6 – £9
Auction is suitable if you want a quicker sale, but Buy It Now is safer for maximising return.
> Official Swiss First Day Cover issued 21 February 1984, featuring a block of four 4.50 CHF Zodiac “Ibex (Capricorn)” definitive stamps. Cancelled on the day of issue in Bern. Clean, well-preserved example with crisp postmark. A nice thematic item for Zodiac, astrology, or Swiss collectors.
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