A552-1986 Swiss First Day Cover (FDC) – Europa Stamp Ernest Ansermet by Hans E

📦 Title

1986 Swiss First Day Cover (FDC) – Europa Stamp – Ernest Ansermet by Hans Erni – Ronco Sopra Ascona Cancellation

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🗂️ Category

Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > First Day Covers (FDCs)

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🧾 Condition

Excellent (Unused/Mint)

Envelope is clean, crisp, and unaddressed aside from printed details. Postmark and stamp are clear and sharp.

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📌 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland

Issue Date 9 June 1986

Postmark Location Ronco Sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland

Theme Europa / Cultural Figures

Stamp Designer Hans Erni

Stamp Subject Ernest Ansermet (Conductor)

Stamp Denomination 90 Rp (HELVETIA)

Cancellation Design Chiesa S. Martino illustration

Language(s) German, French, Italian

Type First Day Cover (FDC)

Special Feature Advertising Cancellation (“Werbestempel”) illustration

Material Paper

Dimensions Approx. 16 x 11 cm

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💰 Valuation

Based on current collector market trends for Swiss FDCs from the 1980s, especially Europa issues:

Estimated Collector Value: £4 – £8

If sold individually on eBay: £5.50 average sale price

Higher value if sold as part of a set or in pristine presentation album.

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💡 Recommended Listing Details

eBay Buy It Now Price: £7.95

Auction Starting Bid: £3.99

Duration: 7 days

illustration enhance the philatelic value.

The Werbestempel (advertising cancel) makes it a special thematic item — desirable for topical collections.

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