A744-Switzerland PTT 1971 Special Issue Folder “Sonderpostmarken II” First Day

Title
Switzerland PTT 1971 Special Issue Folder – “Sonderpostmarken II” First Day Cover (23.9.1971)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Commemorative Issues
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Condition
Used (Excellent Vintage Condition) – Original 1971 PTT official issue folder with mounted stamps, official first-day cancellation dated 23.9.1971. Minor age toning consistent with age.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1971
Theme: Swiss Alps / Telecommunications / Commemorative
Type: Presentation Folder / First Day Cover (FDC)
Issued By: PTT (Swiss Postal, Telegraph and Telephone Administration)
Denominations:
30c “Les Diablerets” (Edi Hauri, Basel)
40c “50 Jahre Radio-Schweiz” (Hans Thöni, Bern)
Date of Issue: 23 September 1971
Catalogue Number (Michel/Scott reference): Typically found under Switzerland 1971 commemoratives
Languages: German, French, Italian (trilingual text)
Size: Approx. A5 folded presentation booklet
Stamp Cancellation: “3000 Bern – Ausgabetag 23.9.71”
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Description
Official Swiss PTT special issue folder “Sonderpostmarken II / Timbres-Poste Spéciaux II / Francobolli Speciali II” from 1971, containing two original Swiss stamps:
30c “Les Diablerets” mountain (Canton Vaud)
40c “50 Years of Radio Suisse (1921–1971)”
Both stamps are affixed and officially cancelled on issue day (Ausgabetag 23.9.71). This was produced by the Swiss postal authority as a collectible and remains a fine piece of philatelic history.
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Valuation
Estimated Collector Value (2025): £10–£15
(Based on similar PTT 1970s first-day presentation folders sold on eBay and Delcampe).
High-condition or complete year set folders can reach £20–£25.
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Recommended Listing
Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £14.95
Auction Option: Start at £7.99 (7-day auction, no reserve)
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