A519-1987Switzerland Special Cover – 6th InternationalCircus Friends Congress

Title:
1987 Switzerland Special Cover – 6th International Circus Friends Congress Lausanne – Special Postmark “Sonderstempel”
Category:
Stamps → Covers → Europe → Switzerland
Condition:
Used – Excellent vintage condition. Clean envelope with clear postmark and stamp. Stored in protective sleeve.
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Item Specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1987
Type: First Day Cover / Special Event Cover
Cancellation Type: Special Postmark (“Sonderstempel”)
Event: 6e Congrès International des Amis du Cirque (6th International Circus Friends Congress)
City: Lausanne
Postmark Date: 1–4 October 1987
Stamp Theme: Europa / Art / Personification
Stamp Designer: K. Bickel
Addressed To: Herrn Stuber-Buck Hans, Steiggistrasse 7, 5644 Auw
Language(s) on Cover: German, French, Italian
Envelope Size: Approx. A5 (C5 format)
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Description:
Rare Swiss commemorative postal cover issued for the 6th International Congress of Circus Friends held in Lausanne from 1–4 October 1987.
Features a special event cancellation (Sonderstempel / Oblitération spéciale) depicting circus elephants and a Europa series stamp by designer K. Bickel.
Highly collectible for philatelists interested in Swiss covers, circus themes, and Europa issues.
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Valuation & Pricing:
TypeEstimated Market ValueRecommended e Listing PriceAuction Starting Bid
Collector Valuation£10 – £15£11.99 (Buy It Now)£4.99 (Auction start)
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Shipping:
Domestic (UK): £1.95 Royal Mail 1st Class
International: £4.95 Royal Mail International Standard