P105-Austria 1962 Europa Elections Cover Bad Gleichenberg Special Cancel

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📮 Item Overview

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🏷️ Title

Austria 1962 Europa Elections Cover Bad Gleichenberg Special Cancel

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📂 Category

Stamps > Europe > Austria > Covers > First Day / Special Event Covers

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📊 Condition

Used (commercial or commemorative cover)

Clean envelope with light handling wear

Clear special event cancellation

No major tears or heavy creases visible

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📌 Item Specifics

Country/Region: Austria

Year: 1962

Event: Europa Elections (Europawahlen)

Postmark Location: Bad Gleichenberg

Date of Cancel: 8.4.1962

Stamp: 6.40 S – Austrian power plant (St. Andrä issue)

Type: Special cancel cover

Colour: Black & White stamp on cream envelope

Theme: Europe, Politics, Industry

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💰 Valuation (Estimated)

Typical market range: £3 – £8

With strong clear cancel (as yours): £5 – £10

This is a nice thematic piece (Europa + industrial stamp), but not particularly rare.

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💡 Recommended Pricing Strategy

Buy It Now: £7.99

Accept offers around £5–£6

Or run auction:

🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £2.99

Expected final value: £5–£9

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📝 Description (for listing)

1962 Austria cover featuring a clear “EUROPAWAHLEN” special cancellation from Bad Gleichenberg dated 8 April 1962. Franked with 6.40 S Austrian stamp depicting St. Andrä power station. Clean example with well-struck commemorative postmark. Ideal for Europa or thematic collectors.