A749-United Nations 1960 Refugee Year First Day Cover Geneva Issue (Helvetia 2

Title
United Nations 1960 Refugee Year First Day Cover – Geneva Issue (Helvetia 20c & 50c)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > Covers > First Day Covers (FDC)
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Condition
Used – Excellent vintage condition
(Envelope intact, clear postmarks, no tears or stains visible)
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Item Specifics
Issue Date: 7 April 1960
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Theme: Refugee Year / United Nations
Postmark: Genève 10 – Premier Jour d’Émission
Stamps:
20c red “Nations Unies – Helvetia”
50c blue “Nations Unies – Helvetia”
Designer (Cover Art): Jean Cocteau (noted on front)
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Era: 1950–1970
Format: Envelope with commemorative stamps
UN Office: Office Européen (European Office, Geneva)
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Valuation
Estimated Collector Value (market range): £10 – £18
Condition Premium (excellent preservation): +£2–3
Historical/Artistic Value: Moderate — Jean Cocteau design adds appeal.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £14.95
Auction Starting Price: £7.99
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Auction Option (Recommended)
Starting Bid: £7.99
Duration: 7 days
Add keywords: “UN Refugee Year 1960 FDC Geneva”, “Jean Cocteau”, “Helvetia Stamps”, “UN Nations Unies”, “Swiss Cover Collectible”
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