A550-1988 Switzerland Lignières “Au Pied du Chasseral” Special Cancel Cover 50

🏷️ Title
1988 Switzerland Lignières “Au Pied du Chasseral” Special Cancel Cover – 50c Helvetia Stamp (1987) – Philatelic First Day Type
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🗂️ Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers & Postal History
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🧾 Condition
Used / Postally Cancelled
Excellent philatelic condition — clean envelope, crisp postmark, no tears or stains. Unaddressed apart from printed recipient, suitable for collectors.
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📋 Item Specifics
AttributeDetails
Country/Region of ManufactureSwitzerland
Postmark29.2.1988 – Lignières (2523), “Au pied du Chasseral”
Stamp50c Helvetia (1987) – design by C. Piatti / B. Luginbühl
TypeCommemorative Cover / Philatelic Cover
Cancellation TypeSpecial commemorative handstamp
ThemeSwiss architecture & landscape / Art / Europa
FormatCover (Envelope)
Year1988
DesignerCourvoisier print
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💷 Estimated Value
Collector Market Valuation: £5.00 – £8.00
Philatelic Trade (Retail): ~£10.00 for pristine condition examples.
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.99
Auction Starting Price: £3.99
(Typical hammer price for similar Swiss special covers: £4 – £8)
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💡 Recommendations
Include “Swiss special postmark”, “Helvetia 1987”, and “Lignières Chasseral” keywords.
Add “Philatelic cover, clean, rare 1988 cancellation” in the description.
Offer combined postage for multiple covers to attract collectors.
Photograph both front and back clearly (as you’ve done).
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