1960 Switzerland 20 Rappen Post Rider Horse Stamp Scott #385 Used Helvetia For Sale

1960 SWITZERLAND 20 RAPPEN – POST RIDER / POSTILION – SCOTT #385 – USEDOffered here is an original 1960 Switzerland 20 Rappen postage stamp featuring a historic post rider or postilion on horseback blowing a post horn.This stamp was issued as part of Switzerland’s 1960 definitive series celebrating historic postal messengers and Swiss architectural subjects. The design recalls the era when mounted postal couriers carried mail between communities before modern transportation.The stamp is inscribed HELVETIA, the Latin name traditionally used on Swiss postage and coinage.Stamp DetailsCountry: SwitzerlandYear: 1960Issue Date: May 10, 1960Denomination: 20 Rappen / CentimesSubject: Post Rider / Postilion on HorsebackTopic: Postal History / Horses / TransportationSeries: 1960 Definitive IssuesScott Number: #385Zumstein Number: #358Michel: #699 SeriesColor: Carmine / Rose-RedPerforation: 11¾Condition: Used / CancelledCertification: NoneConditionStamp is used, cancelled and uncertified and remains clearly identifiable with strong red printing and good visibility of the central post-rider design.Visible condition issues include:* Noticeable missing/clipped paper and perforations at the upper-right corner
* Heavy black circular postal cancellation across the upper and left portions
* Uneven/worn perforations with additional minor edge wear
* Light age-related toning and general handling/surface wearThe reverse appears generally clean for a used stamp.No specialized claim is being made regarding coil, phosphorescent/luminous paper, or other catalog subvarieties.Please use the photographs as the primary condition reference. They show the actual stamp being offered.Combined Shipping: $1.00 shipping for one stamp. Add just $0.10 for each additional stamp, with combined stamp shipping capped at $1.50 when the order remains eligible for Standard Envelope. Larger, heavier, or higher-value orders may require an upgraded shipping service.