Switzerland 1843 “Double de Genève” Port Cantonal Left half (4L) IG1

Item Specifics

Country

Switzerland

Catalog Number

4L

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VF/XF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

Not Graded

Year of Issue

1843

Item Description

Philatelic Certificate - Canton of Geneva (Double de
Genève 1843)
Technical Analysis & Market Evaluation - October 2025
1. Identification
Issue: 1843, Cantonal postage stamp of Geneva “Double de Genève”
Type: Left half (4L) - “Port Cantonal”
Catalogue: Zumstein / SBK No. 4L
Country: Switzerland (Canton of Geneva)
Face Value: 5 centimes
Color: Black on light green paper
Printing Method: Typography
Rarity: One of the first Swiss postage stamps (issued September 30, 1843).
2. Condition Assessment
Overall Condition: Good, used example with visible circular cancellation.
Margins complete on three sides, slightly narrow at bottom.
Paper: Original, minor oxidation specks.
No visible repairs or thins.
This stamp shows authentic characteristics of the early typographic impression of 1843.
3. Market Valuation (October 2025)
Condition Catalogue Value (CHRF)ealistic Market Range (CHF) Notes
Unused / Mint 15,000 – 20,000 10,000 – 15,000 Extremely rare condition
Used, good margins 6,000 – 10,000 4,500 – 6,500 Comparable to this example
Used, narrow margins 3,000 – 5,000 2,500 – 4,000 Minor defects or oxidation
Certified (Berra, Marchand, Zumstein) +15–25% Higher liquidity Recommended for sale or auction
4. Conclusion 6,000 – 10,000 3,000 – 5,000 +15–25% 4,500 – 6,500 2,500 – 4,000 Higher liquidity Comparable to this example Minor defects or oxidation Recommended for sale or auction Authentic cantonal issue of Geneva, 1843 “Double de Genève”, left half (4L). This used example is well preserved, with strong historical and philatelic significance. Estimated current value: approximately CHF 4,500 (≈ €4,700 / USD 4,900).

Bid only if seriously interested
The item pictured in the listing will be shipped
In the event that the buyer should have second thoughts, the costs incurred in sending delloggetto and the costs of returning the same, will always be borne by the buyer.
Upon receipt of the item returned to the seller, after prior verification that the item is intact as at the time of the listing, a refund will be issued for the cost as described of the item only and not the shipping costs.
Acronyms for stamp quality
MNH Gum Integr
Mh Original Gum and With Tab or Trace of Linguell
Sg Without Gomm
Bdf Sheet Edge
Adf Sheet Corner
Important
1. The items on sale, where clearly specified, is exactly the one reproduced on both sides of the two scans and that is what you will receive at home. In these cases, in the table above, under the heading "Conservation status", you find the words "See scan" and the scans are an integral part of the description of the item for sale. This category includes the old and rare series insertions of a certain value. Obviously, there are multiple entries where multiple items are available for each type and recent and inexpensive series insertions: in this case the state of conservation is summarized in the table.
2. The serial number and the quotation both refer to the Sassone & Unified Catalog and Price List. Sales prices always enjoy strong discounts compared to the official Sassone & Unificato price list.
3. I accept the most common forms of payment: Bank Transfer, PayPal, Instant Top-up: Upon successful accreditation I send quickly, communicating, if requested, the code for the online tracking of the shipment.
4. You always ship with Registered Mail, Insured Mail (at the express request of the buyer), or with Ordinary Package (for purchases of a certain volume or weight). Shipping costs are related to the weight and volume of the goods purchased and are inclusive of packaging costs. In this regard it is always advisable to purchase more series in order to amortize shipping costs. Once the purchases are complete, remember to request the total from the seller.
5. Each set of is placed in a special transparent and protective bag. I always ship in safe packaging and well protected from shocks, from possible humidity / rain and tampering, and, on request, with a nice philatelic franking!
6. The goods travel at the risk of the buyer. In case of doubt when receiving, it is advisable not to accept the delivery, rejecting it to the sender.
7. Any refunds or refunds, subject to agreement, are always possible, but shipping costs, according to current regulations, are the responsibility of the purchaser.
8. Once you have received the goods and verified that everything is OK, you are invited to release positive feedback, also remembering the importance of indicating, if you consider it appropriate, the maximum score for the detailed evaluation of the seller (the five yellow stars! !!). It will be a pleasure for me to reciprocate and reserve, in a subsequent purchase, a special and favorable treatment.
9. I am a serious, scrupulous and honest professional collector and seller. Contacts via email, Skype or mobile phone are always welcome. It is important that the buyer is always satisfied with the purchase made by me. For this reason, should there be unpleasant misunderstandings or misunderstandings, please contact me promptly so as to find a right solution to the problem together, in order to be satisfied.
10. By purchasing this item, the buyer unconditionally accepts all 9 points mentioned above.
Contact
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Shipping
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Seller Information

Seller

francobollando (86)

Registered Since

05/21/2018

Feedback

100%

Store

World_Postage_Stamps

Item Location

olbia, Italy

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

In the event that the buyer should have second thoughts, the costs incurred in sending delloggetto and the costs of returning the same, will always be borne by the buyer. Upon receipt of the item returned to the seller, after prior verification that the item is intact as at the time of the listing, a refund will be issued for the cost as described of the item only and not the shipping costs.