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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