A548-Switzerland 1988 Agno First Day Cover – Frauenverein 18881988, Double 25c

🏷️ Title
Switzerland 1988 Agno First Day Cover – Frauenverein 1888–1988, Double 25c Stamps, Bernadette Baltis Design
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🗂️ Category
> Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Covers & Postal History → First Day Covers (FDC)
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⚙️ Condition
> Used / Excellent Condition – Clean envelope, crisp postmark, no tears or stains, clear cancellation dated 14.3.88 (Agno).
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📦 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Stamp Issue: Frauenverein 1888–1988 (Women’s Public Utility Association)
Denomination: 25 Rappen (x2)
Postmark: AGNO 6982, Porta del Malcantone, dated 14.03.1988
Designer: Bernadette Baltis
Printer: Courvoisier S.A.
Color: Blue / Green / White
Theme: Women’s organizations, Swiss philately, commemorative issues
Format: First Day Cover (FDC)
Addressed to: Herrn Stuber-Buck Hans, Auw, Switzerland
Special Markings: Werbestempel / Obliteration-réclame “San Provino – Porta del Malcantone”
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💰 Valuation & Pricing
TypeEstimated Value (Market Range)Recommended Listing
Collector Valuation (Retail)£5 – £8
eBay Recommended Buy-It-Now Price£6.95
Starting Auction Price£3.99
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💡 Recommended Listing Format
Format: Auction with “Buy It Now” option
Auction Starting Price: £3.99
Buy It Now Price: £6.95
Duration: 7 days
Postage: Royal Mail International Standard (approx. £2.50–£3.00 from UK)
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📜 Description
> A genuine Swiss First Day Cover postmarked Agno (6982) on 14 March 1988, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Gemeinnütziger Frauenverein (Women’s Public Utility Association). Features two 25c Helvetia stamps designed by Bernadette Baltis, printed by Courvoisier.
Includes a beautiful illustrated cancellation featuring San Provino – Porta del Malcantone, and printed advertisement (Werbestempel) in four languages.
Perfect for collectors of Swiss FDCs, thematic postal history, or women’s social movement issues.
Condition: Excellent, clean and well-preserved.
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