P103-Switzerland Cover 1982 Helvetia Stamps Basel Ship Cachet to England
📮 Item Overview
This is a Swiss commercial cover sent from Münchenstein (Switzerland) to Canterbury, England, featuring multiple Helvetia stamps and a Motor vessel cachet (Stadt Basel)—a nice thematic + postal history combination.
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🖼️ Item Images
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Title
Switzerland Cover 1982 Helvetia Stamps Basel Ship Cachet to England
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers
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Condition
Used (posted cover, some aging/foxing marks, see images)
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Item Specifics
Country: Switzerland
Type: Postal Cover
Year: 1982 (from stamp issue)
Cancellation: Münchenstein CDS
Destination: Canterbury, Kent, England
Stamps:
40c Helvetia (illustrated issue)
20c x2 Hotel Association (green, 1882–1982 anniversary)
Cachet: Motorschiff “Stadt Basel” (Basel Passenger Shipping Co.)
Theme: Ships / Tourism / Hotels / Postal History
Condition Notes:
Light foxing spots (front & back)
Clean strikes and readable cancels
Opened envelope
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💰 Valuation
Estimated Value
£4 – £8 (typical commercial cover with thematic interest)
Recommended Buy It Now Price
👉 £7.99
Auction Option
Start: £2.99
Expected final: £4 – £7
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📊 Selling Strategy
The ship cachet (Stadt Basel) adds niche appeal (transport collectors)
The hotel association stamps (1982) attract thematic collectors
Not rare, but nice combination item, so mid-low price range is realistic
Good for bundle sales if you have similar covers
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📝 Description (ready to paste)
Vintage Switzerland cover sent to England bearing 1982 Helvetia stamps including Hotel Association issue (1882–1982). Cancelled Münchenstein with clear CDS and featuring a Motorschiff “Stadt Basel” cachet. Commercially used cover with light foxing and wear, otherwise in good collectible condition. Ideal for Swiss postal history, ship or tourism thematic collectors.
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