E173-Germany 1999 IBRA ’99 Künstler-Ersttagsbrief FDC 150 Years German Stamps

📌 Title
Germany 1999 IBRA ’99 Künstler-Ersttagsbrief FDC – 150 Years German Stamps Mini-Sheet – Bonn Postmarks
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📂 Category
Stamps → Europe → Germany → Covers → First Day Covers (FDCs)
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📝 Condition
Used / Excellent Condition
Official First Day Cover
Clean, well-preserved envelope
Clear Bonn IBRA ’99 27.04.1999 cancellations
Includes 150 Jahre Deutsche Briefmarken commemorative miniature sheet
Artist FDC (Künstler-Ersttagsbrief 11/1999)
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📌 Item Specifics
Country/Region: Germany
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Year of Issue: 1999
Event: IBRA ’99 World Stamp Exhibition (Nürnberg)
Theme: German Philately History – 150 Years of Stamps
Postmark: BONN 53111 – 27.04.1999 IBRA ’99
Stamp Issue: Block / Miniature Sheet (300+110 Pfennig)
Artist Cover: Yes – Künstler-Ersttagsbrief 11/1999
Manufacturer: Hermann E. Sieger GmbH
Quality: Excellent, clean, no tears
Format: Oversized presentation FDC
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💷 Price & Valuation
Current Market Valuation (UK): £8 – £12
German commemorative FDCs from IBRA ’99 typically sell between £7–£12
Miniature sheet + exhibition cancel + artist FDC increases desirability
Sieger-issued covers are moderately collectible
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (BIN): £11.99
✔ Attractive to collectors
✔ Reflects condition and oversized artist format
✔ Matches upper-end market prices but still reasonable
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £4.99
7-day auction recommended
Expect final bids typically £6–£10 depending on visibility
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