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Block of Four Used Postage Stamps from Switzerland, Including Europa Series 1985 and Thomas Mann - A block of four used postage stamps from Switzerland (Helvetia), arranged in a 2x2 grid. The top two stamps, in monochrome blue/gray, feature a portrait of ”THOMAS MANN 1875-1955” with a denomination of ”80.” The bottom two stamps are from the 1985 ”EVROPA” (Europe) series. The bottom left stamp, with a blue background, features a portrait of ”HANS ERNI” with a denomination of ”80” and a prominent, legible circular postmark ”ZURICH HAUPTBAHN” with the date ”5.-6.85.” The bottom right stamp, with a red background, features another portrait with the name ”Ernst Andersont” (partially obscured by a postmark) and a denomination of ”50.” All stamps are made of inked paper and exhibit typical signs of use consistent with postal service.