F453-PRAGA 1968 World Stamp Exhibition Ticket & Cover with Classic Overprinted

PRAGA 1968 World Stamp Exhibition Ticket & Cover with Classic Overprinted Stamps – Czechoslovakia / Austria
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > Czechoslovakia
(Alternative secondary category if desired: Collectables > Stamps > Covers & Postal History > Exhibition Covers)
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Condition
Used – Very Good for age
Original 1968 PRAGA World Stamp Exhibition admission ticket / souvenir cover
Two classic overprinted stamps affixed (Czechoslovakia & Austria)
Light age toning and minor spotting consistent with vintage paper
No tears, no repairs
Reverse clean, unused
Please see photos for exact condition
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Item Specifics
Type: Exhibition ticket / philatelic souvenir
Event: PRAGA World Stamp Exhibition 1968
Country/Region: Czechoslovakia / Austria
Year of Issue: 1968
Stamps:
Czechoslovakia 50h “DOPLATA” overprint
Austria 4 Kronen newspaper stamp with exhibition overprint
Theme: Philately, Postal History, World Exhibitions
Original/Reproduction: Original
Language: Czech / German / French / Russian
Numbered Ticket: Yes (No. 178970)
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Description (Optional but Recommended)
Original admission ticket from the PRAGA 1968 World Stamp Exhibition, one of the most important international philatelic events of the 20th century.
The ticket features two classic overprinted stamps, making it a desirable crossover item for collectors of Czechoslovakia, Austria, exhibition memorabilia, and postal history.
A scarce and attractive piece, ideal for display or specialist collections.
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Valuation (GBP)
Based on comparable philatelic exhibition ephemera and overprinted stamp material:
Estimated Market Value: £25 – £40
Stronger value to collectors of PRAGA exhibitions or Central European postal history
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£39.99
✔ Accept Offers: ON
This allows room for negotiation while aligning with the upper end of market value.
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Starting Price: £14.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Best Timing: Sunday evening ending
Expected Result: £22 – £35 depending on bidder interest
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Selling Recommendation
✔ Best option: Buy It Now £39.99 with offers
✔ Use auction only if you want a faster sale and are comfortable with price variation
✔ Clearly photograph front, stamp close-ups, and reverse (you already have ideal images)
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