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

Michel 249
"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 14Pf donation to charity and features the first model fair in the city robe house in 1894.

Mi 249
30+14Pf
dark rose lilac

Quantity Issued: Approx 1,000,000

Valid until: 30th Jun 1951

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VARIATIONS

NO KNOWN VARIATIONS

PLATE FLAWS

Mi 249 PF I
white spot between the upper right peaks of the two 'M's of the 'Messezeichen'

Mi 249 PF II
'K' of 'REPUBLIK' shortened top right

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
Mi 249
Mint, unused

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

Michel 249 "Leipzig Spring Fair"