German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1950

Michel 248
"Leipzig Spring Fair"

Issued: 5th Mar 1950. Perf: 13½. Watermark Wz 1 and available on sheets (5x5). Designed by Gruner and issued to commemorate the Leipzig Spring Fair of 1950. This stamp has a 12Pf donation to charity and features August der Starke presenting the first so-called "Böttger stoneware" at the Leipzig Easter Fair 1710.

Mi 248
24+12Pf
dark purple

Quantity Issued: Approx 1,000,000

Valid until: 30th Jun 1951

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VARIATIONS

NO KNOWN VARIATIONS

PLATE FLAWS

Mi 248 PF I
first 'S' in right 'MASS' thickened below

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
Mi 248
Mint, unused

German Democratic Republic (DDR) (East Germany) Stamps of 1950

Michel 248 "Leipzig Spring Fair"