A790-Austria WIPA 1981 Official First Day Cover –1150 Wien, ag der CSSR, Repub

🏷️ Title
Austria WIPA 1981 Official First Day Cover – 1150 Wien, Tag der CSSR, Republic Österreich Stamps
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📂 Category
Stamps → Europe → Austria → Covers → First Day Covers (FDCs)
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⚙️ Condition
Used – Excellent Condition
Light signs of age on corners
Official cancellation postmark visible
Clean back, no tears or stains
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📋 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
Year of Issue: 1981
Theme: WIPA 1981 (Vienna International Stamp Exhibition)
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Cancellation: Official WIPA 1981 postmark dated 1 May 1981
Denomination: 50 Schilling + Souvenir Sheet “WIEN LÄDT ZUR WIPA 1981”
Color: Multicolor (Purple, Red, Beige tones)
Designer: Z. Zeller
Format: Official commemorative envelope (“Offizielles Kuvert der WIPA”)
Special Feature: “Tag der CSSR” (Czechoslovak Day) cancellation
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💷 Valuation & Pricing
Based on current collectors’ market and comparable sold listings (2024–2025) for similar Austrian WIPA 1981 FDCs:
TypeEstimated Market ValueRecommended eBay Listing PriceAuction Option
Standard WIPA 1981 Official FDC£4.50 – £7.00Buy It Now: £6.95Auction Start: £3.99
Mint / Unused Envelope£2.50 – £4.00£3.95£2.49 start bid
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💡 Recommended Listing Format
Buy It Now (Fixed Price) – Best for stamp collectors looking for complete condition FDCs.
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🧾 Description Example (for your eBay listing):
> Austria WIPA 1981 Official First Day Cover – Tag der CSSR
Beautiful Austrian commemorative envelope issued for WIPA 1981 (Vienna International Philatelic Exhibition).
Features the “Kongresszentrum” 50S stamp and WIPA souvenir miniature sheet depicting Vienna’s historic Hofburg complex.
Official cancellation dated 1st May 1981 – Wien, Hofburgpalast, marking Czechoslovakia Day (Tag der CSSR).
Authentic Austrian Post issue
Excellent preserved condition
Perfect for collectors of Austria, WIPA, or international philatelic exhibitions
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