P312-Austria Maximum Card FDC Helmut Leherb “Die Kontinente” Wien Ersttag Art St

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📮 Item Overview

This is an Austrian First Day Maximum Card (Maximumkarte) issued by Österreichische Post featuring artwork by Helmut Leherb from the series “Die Kontinente” (The Continents).

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🖼️ Visual Details

Artistic modern design in blue & gold tones

Matching stamp (S7 denomination)

Vienna first-day cancellation (Wien)

Official “Post.at Ersttag” marking

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📝 eBay Draft Listing

🔹 Title

Austria Maximum Card FDC Helmut Leherb “Die Kontinente” Wien Ersttag Art Stamp S7

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🔹 Category

Stamps > Europe > Austria > First Day Covers

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🔹 Condition

Used (First Day cancellation)

Light foxing / age spots visible (especially edges)

Overall good collectible condition

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🔹 Item Specifics

Country: Austria

Type: Maximum Card / Maximumkarte

Topic: Art / Modern Art

Artist: Helmut Leherb

Cancellation: Wien (Vienna) First Day

Postal Service: Österreichische Post

Era: Likely 1980s–1990s

Denomination: S7

Original / Genuine

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💰 Valuation

🔸 Estimated Market Value

£2.50 – £6.00

🔸 Recommended eBay Price

Buy It Now: £4.99

Accept Offers: Yes

🔸 Auction Option

Start Price: £1.49 – £1.99

Good for quick sale, especially with multiple buyers

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📊 Selling Tips

Combine with other Austria Maximum Cards for better value

Use keywords: “Maximumkarte”, “Ersttag”, “Wien”, “Art Stamp”

Show close-up of cancellation + stamp (you already did well 👍)

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⚠️ Notes

Value is modest due to:

Modern issue

Light foxing (reduces premium)

Still collectible for art + thematic collectors