B205-1966 Hannover Messe German Industry Fair Commemorative StampSheet 1978 S
🏷️ Title
1966 Hannover Messe German Industry Fair Commemorative Stamp Sheet + 1978 Swiss & UN First Day Covers Lot
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đź“‚ Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Commemorative Issues (1949-Now)
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📦 Condition
Used / Very Good (Light edge wear on sheet, clean cancellations, intact stamps)
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🧾 Item Specifics
Event: Hannover Messe (German Industry Fair) 1966
Postmark: Hannover Messegelände – 30 April 1966 special cancellation
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany (West Germany / Berlin issues)
Type: Commemorative / First Day Covers Lot
Era: Post-WWII (1949–1980)
Includes:
1x 1966 Hannover Messe special issue display sheet with Berlin & Bundespost stamps
1x 1978 Switzerland “Lausanne Special Postmarks” first day cover
1x 1978 United Nations “Definitive Series” first day cover (Geneva issue)
Stamp Themes: Europa, Welfare (Wohlfahrtsmarke), Industry, Peace, UN, Technology
Cancellation Type: Special commemorative postmarks
Condition Details: No tears or hinge marks, minor paper creasing from age
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đź’· Valuation
Hannover Messe 1966 sheet: ~£10–£15
1978 Swiss and UN FDCs: ~£4–£6 each
Total Estimated Value (Lot): £18–£25
(Prices based on recent eBay and Delcampe sales for comparable German commemorative sheets and Swiss/UN FDCs.)
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đź’° Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): ÂŁ22.99
Auction Starting Price: ÂŁ9.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
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✨ Suggested Listing Description
> Rare 1966 Hannover Messe (German Industry Fair) commemorative philatelic sheet, featuring official Hannover Messegelände postmarks dated 30 April 1966. Includes multiple Berlin and Bundespost issues such as the Wohlfahrtsmarke “Aschenputtel” (Cinderella) series and Europa-themed designs.
Also includes two 1978 first day covers – one from Switzerland (Lausanne) celebrating printing and photography, and one United Nations Geneva “Definitive Series” FDC.
Beautiful set for collectors of European commemoratives, postmarks, and industrial fair memorabilia. Clean presentation, minor age wear only.
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