A516-1987 Switzerland OLMA St. Gallen Schweizer Messe First Day Cover 1887–198

🏷️ Title

1987 Switzerland OLMA St. Gallen Schweizer Messe First Day Cover – 1887–1987 VSM USMB Anniversary, Butcher Stamp Pair

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📂 Category

Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Covers → First Day Covers (FDCs)

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⚙️ Condition

Used – Excellent vintage condition.

Stored carefully, clean surface, clear postmarks, no bends or tears.

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📋 Item specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

Year of Issue: 1987

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Event: OLMA Schweizer Messe (St. Gallen Fair)

Postmark: 9000 St. Gallen, 8–18 Oct 1987

Stamp Denomination: 35 Helvetia (×2)

Stamp Theme: Butchery / Trade professions / VSM USMB 1887–1987

Designer: Karl Tanner

Cancellation: Special commemorative cancellation with apple logo

Addressed to: Herrn Stuber-Buck Hans, Auw (printed)

Envelope Size: Approx. 16 × 11 cm

Color/Design: Swiss trade fair logo in multicolor with white cross

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💰 Valuation

Comparable Swiss FDCs from the 1980s (commemorative trade fair issues) generally sell for £4 – £8, depending on rarity and condition.

Because yours includes paired stamps and a clear commemorative cancel, it sits in the higher range.

Estimated collector value: ≈ £7.50

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✅ Recommended eBay listing price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £8.95

(with free UK postage recommended)

Auction Option:

Start price: £4.99

Duration: 7 days

Expected closing range: £5 – £9

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📦 Shipping recommendation

Offer Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter (≈ £1.65 UK)

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