F552-Switzerland 1981 Pro Juventute FDC Cover Helvetia 10 Stamp Bern First Day

– Switzerland FDC (Pro Juventute 1981)

🏷️ Title

Switzerland 1981 Pro Juventute FDC Cover Helvetia +10 Stamp Bern First Day Issue

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📂 Category

Stamps > Europe > Switzerland > First Day Covers (FDCs)

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📌 Condition

Very good condition

Clean envelope with clear first day cancellation

No major creases, tears, or stains

Minor handling/storage marks may be present (typical for age)

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🔍 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region Switzerland

Year of Issue 1981

Topic Pro Juventute (Youth Welfare)

Type First Day Cover (FDC)

Cancellation Bern – First Day Cancel (26.11.1981)

Stamp Value 20 + 10 Helvetia

Currency Swiss Franc

Condition Used (on cover)

Design Swiss heraldic symbols (shells & serpents)

Cover Illustration Stylized boat/tower artwork

Language German (Pro Juventute Ausgabe)

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💰 Price & Valuation (Estimated)

Market Value: £2.00 – £4.50

Collector Value (clean FDC): ~£3.50

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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: £3.99

Accept offers: ✔️ Yes (good strategy for faster sale)

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £0.99

Auction Duration: 7 days

Expected final price: £2.00 – £4.00 depending on demand

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📦 Description (for listing)

Original Switzerland Pro Juventute First Day Cover (1981) featuring a 20+10 Helvetia stamp, officially cancelled in Bern on 26 November 1981.

The cover includes a clean and well-centered First Day cancellation mark and an attractive illustrated design representing Swiss cultural themes.

A great addition for collectors of:

Swiss philately

Pro Juventute issues

First Day Covers

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📊 Selling Tips

Bundle with other Swiss FDCs to increase value

Use keywords like “Helvetia”, “Bern FDC”, “Pro Juventute”

Offer combined postage for multiple items

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