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

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Postmark 29.2.1988 – Lignières (2523), “Au pied du Chasseral”

Stamp 50c Helvetia (1987) – design by C. Piatti / B. Luginbühl

Type Commemorative Cover / Philatelic Cover

Cancellation Type Special commemorative handstamp

Theme Swiss architecture & landscape / Art / Europa

Format Cover (Envelope)

Year 1988

Designer Courvoisier 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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