A577-Helvetia 50c 1987 Switzerland 200 Years of Tourism First Day CoverLuzern P

Title:
Helvetia 50c 1987 Switzerland 200 Years of Tourism First Day Cover Luzern PTT Philatelie Cancel
Category:
Stamps → Europe → Switzerland → Covers → First Day Covers (FDCs)
Condition:
Used – Excellent condition (clean, no tears or stains, sharp postmark and vivid colors)
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🧾 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Issue Year: 1987
Stamp Denomination: 50 Rappen (Helvetia 50)
Theme: Tourism / Switzerland / Luzern
Cancellation: 22.9.1987 Luzern (6000 Luzern Philatelie PTT)
Designer: Hermann Schelbert
Printer: Courvoisier
Postmark Design: Lion of Lucerne (Löwendenkmal)
Cover Design: Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), Luzern
Format: First Day Cover (FDC)
Addressed To: Herrn Stuber-Buck Hans, Auw, Switzerland
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💷 Price & Valuation
Estimated Market Value: £6 – £10 (based on Swiss FDC sales of similar 1980s issues)
Recommended Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £8.99
Recommended Auction Starting Bid: £4.99
Expected Auction Range: £5 – £9
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📝 Recommended Listing Description
> Official Swiss First Day Cover (FDC) issued on 22 September 1987 celebrating 200 Years of Tourism in Switzerland.
Features the Helvetia 50c stamp (designed by Hermann Schelbert, printed by Courvoisier) and the Philatelie PTT 6000 Luzern pictorial postmark showing the famous Lion of Lucerne.
The envelope illustration depicts Luzern’s Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) — one of Switzerland’s most iconic landmarks.
Clean and crisp cover, ideal for collectors of Swiss philately or tourism-themed issues.
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💡 Recommended eBay Options
Format: Fixed Price (Buy It Now) – £8.99
Auction Option: Starting at £4.99, 7-day duration
Condition Note: Excellent vintage FDC, clear postmark, vibrant print
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