B248-United Nations Geneva 1973 First Day Cover 25th Anniversary Universal Dec

Title

United Nations Geneva 1973 First Day Cover – 25th Anniversary Universal Declaration of Human Rights (FDC)

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Category

Stamps → Worldwide → First Day Covers → United Nations

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Condition

Used (First Day Cover – postmarked 16-11-1973, very good condition, clean envelope, bright colors, no tears or stains)

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Item specifics

Issue: United Nations Geneva

Year of Issue: 1973

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Theme: Human Rights / United Nations

Event: 25th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Postmark: Geneva, 16 November 1973

Stamp Value: F.s. 0.40

Designer: Erwin J. Karrer (Académie des Beaux-Arts, Vienne)

Cachet: Official Geneva cachet, gold and orange flame motif

Language: French

Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

Condition Details: Crisp, unaddressed envelope, clear cancellation marks, original gum intact

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Description

This official United Nations Geneva First Day Cover commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948–1973).

Issued on 16 November 1973, it features the UN emblem and flame of human rights in vibrant orange and gold, along with a clearly printed “Premier Jour / First Day” cancellation.

A fine collectible for philatelists interested in United Nations issues, human rights history, or Geneva FDCs.

Reverse notes: Édition des Nations Unies, Genève – dessin de Erwin J. Karrer, Académie des Beaux-Arts, Vienne.

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Valuation

Based on comparable United Nations Geneva FDCs from the 1970s and recent sales:

Typical retail (Buy It Now): £6 – £10

Auction closing average: £4 – £7 depending on condition and buyer interest

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Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £8.95

Auction starting bid: £4.99

Auction duration: 7 days

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