A709-1984 German Sonderumschlag Passau "Batavia '84 75Jahre Briefmarkensammler

📨 Title
1984 German Sonderumschlag Passau "Batavia '84" 75 Jahre Briefmarkensammler Verein e.V. Cover
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📁 Category
Stamps > Covers > Germany > Commemorative Covers
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⚙️ Condition
Good vintage condition — slight age toning and small edge marks visible (see photos). Postmarked Passau, 23–4–1984. Stamp intact and clear commemorative cancellation.
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📋 Item specifics
Type: Commemorative cover (Sonderumschlag)
Event: BATAVIA ’84 – 75 Jahre Briefmarkensammler Verein e.V. Passau
Postmark Date: 23 April 1984
Location: Passau, Germany
Addressee: Herrn Walter Menke, Enger
Stamp: Theodor Heuss 50 Pfennig, Bundespost (1982 issue)
Special Feature: Hand-signed (appears to be “Wilma Hempel 23.4.84”)
Design: Illustrated postman cartoon on front, blank back
Size: Approx. standard DL envelope
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💷 Estimated Valuation
Typical market value for 1980s German commemorative covers with event cancels:
£5 – £10 GBP, depending on condition and collector interest.
If confirmed autograph is genuine or notable, value may increase modestly.
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💡 Recommended Listing Price
Buy It Now: £9.99
Auction Start Price: £4.99 (7-day auction recommended)
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🧾 Recommended Listing Format
Type: Auction with “Buy It Now” option
Duration: 7 days
Shipping: £2.49 Royal Mail 2nd Class (UK) / £4.99 international standard
Returns: Accept returns within 30 days
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