#B249-Switzerland 1966 Special “Schweizer Alpen Alpi Svizzere” PTT Gift Booklet
Title:
Switzerland 1966 Special “Schweizer Alpen / Alpi Svizzere” PTT Gift Booklet — Finsteraarhorn 10 c
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Category:
Collectibles → Stamps → Switzerland → Booklets & Pane Booklets
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Condition:
Used / Previously Opened (or “Very Fine used” — adjust to your condition)
Include notes: “Original booklet, some light aging/toning, interior pages intact, light wear on covers, vivid colors, clean cancellation (26.9.66 Ausgabetag).”
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Item Specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1966
Denomination: 10 c (Finsteraarhorn)
Theme / Motif: Swiss Alps, Mountain Scenery
Type: Presentation Booklet / Commemorative Issue
Original Gum / Mint / Used: Used / With Cancellation
Special Features: First day cancel (“Ausgabetag”), pictorial cover, booklet format
Color: Multi-color (mountain blue/green tones)
Size / Dimensions: (You can give approximate mm)
Condition Notes: (Mention any creases, stains, discoloration)
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Valuation & Recommended Prices:
Estimated Value / Market Guidance: ~ £30–£90 (depending on condition)
In a Swiss philately auction listing, a “1966 special printings gift booklet” is catalogued with a market valuation up to ~ £90 (≈ 150 GBP in Slate catalogue)
A used single “1966 Swiss PTT card 91 Finsteraarhorn” appears on eBay listings (as related item) for a few USD (≈ £3–5)
Your Asking Price (Buy It Now): £45
Suggested Auction Start (if using auction option): £25 or £29.99
> ⚠️ These are guidelines — the final price depends a lot on condition, desirability, market demand, and shipping cost.
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Description / Item Details (for listing body):
> For sale is a Swiss 1966 PTT souvenir / gift booklet titled “Sondermarke / Timbre Spécial / Francobollo Speciale — Schweizer Alpen / Alpes Suisses / Alpi Svizzere 1966”.
Inside is the 10c “Finsteraarhorn / Berner Oberland” stamp with the first-day cancel 26.9.66 Ausgabetag / Ausgabe.
Booklet features light wear, slight toning, intact pages, and an attractive mountain motif cover. A fine addition to any Swiss or Alps-theme stamp collection.
Optional Auction Format:
You can enable an auction format with a starting bid of £25, no reserve (or a modest reserve like £20), duration 7 days. This gives collectors a chance, yet limits risk.
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