P331-Switzerland 1956 Pro Patria Cover 20c Helvetia Solothurn Cancel Vintage Swi

Here’s a clear breakdown of your cover 👇

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📮 Swiss Pro Patria Cover (1956)

🔍 What you have

Country: Switzerland (Helvetia)

Stamp: Pro Patria 1956, 20 centimes

Theme: Religious/charity design (Pro Patria fundraising issue)

Postmark: Appears to read Solothurn (Solothurn/Olten region) with a date in 1956

Type: Commercial cover (genuinely mailed, not philatelic FDC)

Condition:

Clean overall

Some edge wear / slight rough opening

Clear readable cancellation

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💰 Market Value (realistic)

Typical range: £3 – £8

Better sale (nice cancel + neat handwriting): up to ~£10

Bulk/quick sale: £2 – £4

👉 This is a common Pro Patria issue, so value depends mostly on:

neatness

clear cancel

overall condition

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⭐ Collector Appeal

✔ Genuine postal use (not first day cover)

✔ Classic Swiss charity stamp

✔ Attractive handwritten address

❗ Not rare (limits value)

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🛒 Suggested eBay Listing

Title:

Switzerland 1956 Pro Patria Cover 20c Helvetia Solothurn Cancel Vintage Swiss Mail

Category:

Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers

Condition:

Used – good condition, minor edge wear

Item specifics:

Year: 1956

Country: Switzerland

Topic: Pro Patria / Charity

Cancellation: Solothurn (visible)

Type: Commercial cover

Price strategy:

Buy It Now: £6.99

Accept offers: Yes

Auction option: Start at £2.99

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💡 Selling tip

If you bundle this with other Swiss covers (like your previous ones), you can:

Sell faster

Get slightly higher total value (£10–£20 for a small lot)