A536-1986 Switzerland First Day Cover – 6984 Pura Special Postmark“Werbestempel

Title:
1986 Switzerland First Day Cover – 6984 Pura Special Postmark “Werbestempel” Advertising Cancel + 50Rp LCA PRIN Stamp
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Category:
> Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Covers & Postal History → First Day Covers
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Condition:
> Used – Excellent condition, clean and well-preserved envelope with clear cancellations and intact stamp. No creases or stains.
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Item specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Year of Issue: 1986
Postmark: 6984 Pura (10.10.1986)
Stamp Issue: Helvetia 50 Rp – “LCA PRIN” (1985)
Cancellation Type: Pictorial / Advertising cancel (“Werbestempel”)
Theme: Swiss Postal History, Advertising, Philately
Addressed to: Herrn Stuber-Buck Hans, Auw, Switzerland
Designer/Printer: Courvoisier S.A.
Size: Approx. 16 × 11.5 cm
Condition: Very fine (VF)
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💷 Valuation and Pricing
TypeSuggested Price (GBP £)Notes
Market Valuation (Philatelic)£7 – £10Based on similar Swiss FDCs with pictorial cancels from 1980s
Recommended eBay Buy It Now (BIN)£9.99Competitive for collectors of Swiss advertising postmarks
Auction Starting Price£4.99Encourages bidding interest while maintaining value
Postage (UK)£1.75 (1st Class Large Letter)Use protective sleeve
Postage (International)£3.50 – £4.50Standard international letter
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📦 Description (for listing)
Beautiful Swiss First Day Cover (FDC) postmarked Pura (6984) on 10 October 1986, featuring a 50 Rp Helvetia “LCA PRIN” stamp (1985) with a special advertising cancellation (Werbestempel).
The cover also shows an illustration of a hand stamping with multilingual caption — “Werbestempel / Oblitération-réclame / Obliterazione di pubblicità”.
Clean, addressed to Auw (Switzerland), and in excellent collectible condition.
A fine example of Swiss postal history, perfect for collectors of Ticino postmarks, advertising cancels, or Helvetia issues.
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