P68-1960 Switzerland Helvetia 5c Cover – Schaffhausen to Konstanz Motor Ship Cac

📮 Item Title
1960 Switzerland Helvetia 5c Cover – Schaffhausen to Konstanz Motor Ship Cachet
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📂 Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers (Postal History)
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📊 Condition
Good used condition
Clean envelope with light ageing/yellowing
Clear strikes of postmarks
Minor corner wear on reverse (typical for age)
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🔍 Item Specifics
Country: Switzerland
Year: 1960
Stamp: Helvetia 5c (blue, worker/postman design)
Postmark: Schaffhausen 2 – 4.10.1960
Additional marking: “Motorschiff 2.8 AUG 1960 Konstanz” cachet
Cover Type: Commercial / Transport-related postal history
Cancellation Type: Handstamp (clear, readable)
Theme: Transport / Maritime / Postal routes
Original/Genuine: Yes
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💰 Valuation
Typical collector value: £3 – £6
Slight premium due to:
Motor ship cachet
Clear dual Schaffhausen cancels
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💡 Recommended Pricing Strategy
Buy It Now: £6.99
Accept offers: Yes (auto-accept around £4.50–£5)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start price: £2.49
Duration: 7 days
Expected final value: £4 – £7
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📝 Description (optional to paste into eBay)
Vintage 1960 Switzerland postal cover featuring a 5c Helvetia stamp, cancelled at Schaffhausen with clear strikes dated 4 October 1960. Includes a “Motorschiff Konstanz” cachet, making it an interesting transport-related postal history item. Clean overall with minor signs of age.
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