F731-Switzerland 1956 Helvetia 5c Postal Bus Stamp Block of 4 Used CTO Swiss Pos

Switzerland 1956 Helvetia 5c Postal Bus Stamp Block of 4 Used CTO Swiss Post Vehicle Issue

## Category

Stamps > Europe > Switzerland

## Condition

Used – fine condition. Block of 4 still joined with full perforations. Light central circular cancellation across all four stamps. Gum appears removed / hinged on reverse as expected for used examples. Minor handling/storage wear only.

## Item Specifics

* **Country/Region of Manufacture:** Switzerland

* **Year of Issue:** 1956

* **Denomination:** 5 Centimes

* **Currency:** Swiss Franc / Rappen issue

* **Topic:** Transport, Postal Vehicles, Buses

* **Colour:** Black / Yellow / White

* **Type:** Block of 4

* **Grade:** VF (Very Fine)

* **Cancellation Type:** Circular handstamp / CTO style

* **Certification:** Uncertified

* **Place of Origin:** Switzerland

* **Quality:** Used

## Description

Attractive Switzerland 1956 Helvetia 5c commemorative stamp block of four featuring an early Swiss postal bus. Marked 1906–1956 celebrating 50 years of postal bus service. Nicely centred with strong colours and neat central postmark tying the block together. Great item for Swiss, transport or thematic collectors.

## Valuation (Realistic UK Market)

Because this is a common mid-century Swiss commemorative in used condition:

* **Dealer retail:** £4–£8

* **Private sale/eBay sold price:** £2.99–£6.99

* **If pristine MNH block:** £8–£15 possible

## Recommended eBay Listing Price

**Buy It Now: £5.99**

(accept offers from £4.00+)

## Auction Option

* **Start at:** £1.99

* **7-day auction**

* Expect likely finish **£3–£6**

## Best Strategy

Use **Buy It Now £5.99 + Best Offer** if not in a hurry.

Use **auction** only if bundling with other Swiss stamp lots.

## Photo Tip

Use the front image as main photo, reverse as second. Crop tightly around the block for stronger results