P17-Switzerland 1981 Pro Juventute FDC Bern First Day Cover 80+40 Helvetia Saili

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📮 Title

Switzerland 1981 Pro Juventute FDC Bern First Day Cover 80+40 Helvetia Sailing Stamp

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📂 Category

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

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📊 Condition

Very good condition

Clean envelope with sharp corners

Clear Bern first day cancellations (26.11.1981)

No visible tears or major creases

Light handling marks only (if any)

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🧾 Item Specifics

Country/Region: Switzerland

Year of Issue: 1981

Topic: Pro Juventute / Youth Welfare / Sailing

Denomination: 80 + 40 Helvetia

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Cancellation: Bern – Official First Day Cancel

Stamp Condition: Used (on cover)

Cover Condition: Unaddressed

Color: Multicolor (blue, red, black)

Theme: Charity / Maritime / Social Welfare

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💰 Valuation

Estimated market value: £3 – £6

Typical collector resale range: £2.50 – £5

This is a nice but common Swiss Pro Juventute FDC, attractive but not rare.

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💡 Recommended Pricing Strategy

Buy It Now price: £4.49

Accept offers: Yes (auto-accept around £3.25)

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🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £1.49 – £1.99

Auction duration: 7 days

Good for attracting multiple buyers if demand exists

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📝 Description (for listing)

Original Switzerland 1981 Pro Juventute First Day Cover, cancelled in Bern on 26 November 1981. Features the 80+40 Helvetia stamp with sailing motif and official Pro Juventute cachet.

A clean and well-preserved example with clear postmarks. Ideal for collectors of Swiss stamps, Pro Juventute issues, or thematic maritime covers.