A531-Switzerland 1986 Hägglingen “am Maiengrün” Special Cancel FDC Battle of S
🏷️ Title
Switzerland 1986 Hägglingen “am Maiengrün” Special Cancel FDC – Battle of Sempach 1386 Stamp, 50 Rp, Courvoisier
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📂 Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers > First Day Covers (FDCs)
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💎 Condition
Used – Excellent condition
Clean envelope, sharp postmark (Hägglingen 5607, dated 5.9.1986), vivid stamp colors, no tears or folds. Stored in protective sleeve.
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📋 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1986
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Theme: Historical – Battle of Sempach 1386
Postmark: Hägglingen (5607), “am Maiengrün”
Denomination: 50 Rappen
Designer: Herbert Auchter
Printer: Courvoisier
Cancellation Type: Special / Commemorative Cancel
Format: First Day Cover (FDC)
Language on Cover: German, French, Italian
Color: Multicolor
Condition of Envelope: Clean, lightly handled
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💰 Valuation
Based on current sales of Swiss 1980s FDCs with commemorative cancels:
Typical Market Value: £3.50 – £6.00
Special Cancels (Regional / Small Town): £6.00 – £9.00
Estimated Collector Value: ≈ £7.00
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.95
(with Best Offer enabled)
Postage: £1.99 (UK standard letter) or £4.50 international
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🔨 Auction Option
If you prefer to auction:
Starting Bid: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Price Range: £5.50 – £8.50
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📦 Description
> 1986 Swiss First Day Cover (FDC) featuring the 50 Rappen “Battle of Sempach 1386” commemorative stamp by Courvoisier. Special pictorial postmark from Hägglingen (5607) dated 5 September 1986, showing the “am Maiengrün” church design.
Clean and well-preserved example, ideal for collectors of Swiss philately, historical covers, or themed cancellations.
Multilingual “Werbestempel / Oblitération-réclame / Obliterazione di pubblicità” cachet on front.

