A580-1987 Switzerland FDC –200 Years of Tourism, LuganoCancel (Filatelia PTT 6

🏷 Title
1987 Switzerland FDC – 200 Years of Tourism, Lugano Cancel (Filatelia PTT 6900 Lugano)
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📂 Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers > First Day Covers (FDCs)
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📦 Condition
Used (First Day Cover – Excellent Condition)
Clean envelope, clear postmark dated 22.9.1987, bright colours, unaddressed reverse, no creases.
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📋 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Stamp Year: 1987
Face Value: 80c (Helvetia)
Theme: 200 Years of Tourism (“200 Anni di Turismo”)
Postmark: Lugano 6900, 22 September 1987
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Illustration: Lugano lakefront church and mountains
Designer: Hermann Schelbert
Printer: Courvoisier SA
Cancellation: FILATELIA PTT LUGANO (special commemorative)
Dimensions: Approx. standard A6 cover
Condition: VF (Very Fine)
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💰 Price & Valuation
TypeEstimated ValueNotes
Collector Market Value£4.00 – £6.00Typical range for 1980s Swiss FDCs
Retail / eBay Average£5.00Common issue but sought by Swiss collectors
Valuation Recommendation£5.50Balanced price for condition and design
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💡 Recommended  Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £5.49
Postage: £1.99 (UK) or £3.99 (International Standard)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Bid Range: £4.50 – £6.00