F455-Switzerland 1979 Helvetia 80c Ariane ESA Rocket Stamp on Maxi Card Geneva

Title
Switzerland 1979 Helvetia 80c Ariane ESA Rocket Stamp on Maxi Card – Geneva Cancel
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Switzerland
(Alternative: Stamps > Maxi Cards / First Day Covers if preferred)
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Condition
Used – Very Good
• Clean image and colours
• Light corner/edge wear consistent with age
• Stamp firmly affixed
• Clear Geneva Bureau Philatélique postmark
• No tears or heavy creasing visible
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Year of Issue: 1979
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Denomination: 80 Centimes
Theme: Space / Rockets / European Space Agency (ESA)
Subject: Ariane Launcher
Postmark: Geneva, Bureau Philatélique
Format: Maxi Card (Picture Postcard with Stamp & Cancellation)
Quality: Used
Colour: Multicolour
Era: Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
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Description (for listing body)
Swiss commemorative maxi card featuring the Ariane rocket launcher of the European Space Agency (ESA), issued in 1979.
The card shows the Ariane rocket on the launch pad and bears the Helvetia 80c Ariane ESA stamp, cancelled in Geneva – Bureau Philatélique.
A desirable space-themed philatelic item, ideal for collectors of ESA, Ariane programme, space exploration, or Swiss stamps.
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Valuation (UK Market)
Estimated Market Value: £8 – £15
Demand strongest among space & thematic collectors
Condition and clear cancellation support mid-range value
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Recommended eBay Pricing
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £6.99
Duration: 7 days
Best ending: Sunday evening (UK time)
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Selling Tip
Use keywords like:
“Ariane Rocket”, “ESA”, “Space Stamps”, “Maxi Card”, “Swiss Philately”
These significantly improve visibility beyond general stamp collectors.
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