A507-1986 InternationalSpace CommerceSymposium MontreuxSwitzerland SpecialCover

🛰️ Title
1986 International Space Commerce Symposium Montreux Switzerland Special Cover – Sonderstempel Europa Stamp K. Bickel
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📦 Category
Stamps > Covers > Events, First Day, Commemorative > Europe > Switzerland
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🪶 Condition
Used – Excellent vintage condition. Clean envelope, no tears or marks, clear special cancellation and original Swiss Europa postage stamp (K. Bickel design).
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📋 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1986
Event: International Space Commerce Symposium
Place: Montreux (1820), Switzerland
Cancellation Type: Sonderstempel (Special Cancellation)
Stamp Theme: Europa / Science / Art / Communication
Postmark Date: 16–20 June 1986
Stamp Designer: K. Bickel
Addressed To: Herrn Stuber-Buck Hans, Auw, Switzerland
Envelope Type: Official commemorative cover with printed label and color emblem
Dimensions: Approx. 16.5 × 11.5 cm (standard C6 envelope)
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💬 Description
Beautiful commemorative cover issued for the International Space Commerce Symposium held in Montreux, Switzerland (1986).
Features:
Official special postmark (Sonderstempel) depicting a rocket, spacecraft, and Château de Chillon.
Swiss EUROPA stamp (K. Bickel design) postmarked during the event.
Printed multilingual note “Sonderstempel / Oblitération spéciale / Obliterazione speciale”.
A fine collectible for Swiss philately, space-themed covers, and Europa stamp enthusiasts.
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💰 Valuation
Comparable commemorative Swiss covers from mid-1980s (with Europa or space event postmarks) typically sell for £6 – £12 depending on rarity and condition.
Because this one is well-preserved and addressed, a realistic market value is ~£9.
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💵 Recommended  Listing Price
Buy It Now: £9.99
Auction Option: Start at £4.99 (7-day auction recommended)
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