A542-Switzerland 1986 Schönbühl-Urtenen “Gemeinde am Grauholz”Advertising Cance
Title
Switzerland 1986 Schönbühl-Urtenen “Gemeinde am Grauholz” Advertising Cancel FDC – Europa Stamp K. Bickel Design
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers > First Day Covers (FDCs)
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Condition
Used – Excellent vintage condition. Clean cover, crisp postmark dated 2 June 1986, minor handling wear only.
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Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland
Issue Year 1986
Postmark Schönbühl-Urtenen, 2 June 1986
Stamp Theme Europa / Helvetia
Designer Karl Bickel
Type First Day Cover (FDC) with advertising cancel
Cancellation Type Werbestempel (advertising cancellation) “Gemeinde am Grauholz – 5 März 1798”
Format Envelope with printed color bars & matching cachet
Condition Details Stamp and cancellation sharp and legible, envelope unaddressed on back, slight toning on edges.
Era Modern (1971-Now)
Colour Multicolour (red/green/blue cachet)
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Valuation & Pricing
Basis Estimate (GBP £) Notes
Market Valuation £6 – £9 Typical realised prices for Swiss 1980s FDCs with special Werbestempel cancels.
Recommended Buy-It-Now Price £8.95 Competitive fixed-price listing to attract collectors.
Recommended Auction Start Price £4.99 Encourages bidding interest; usually ends between £6 – £9.
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Description (for listing body)
> Switzerland 1986 Schönbühl-Urtenen Advertising Cancel FDC
Official First Day Cover featuring the Europa/Helvetia issue designed by Karl Bickel, cancelled Schönbühl-Urtenen (3322) on 2 June 1986 with special Werbestempel “Gemeinde am Grauholz – 5 März 1798.”
Colour cachet with red, green & blue bars printed on envelope. Clear, legible double postmark and neatly addressed front. Reverse blank and clean.
A fine modern Swiss commemorative FDC—ideal for thematic or postmark collectors.
