German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1950
Michel Block 7
"German stamp exhibition, Leipzig"
Issued: 26th Aug 1950. Watermark Wz 1 and issued as a minisheet measuring 92x52mm. Designed by Gravenhorst and Issued to commemorate the German stamp exhibition, Leipzig. The individual stamps are imperforate versions of the 1949 issue Michel 245 and the 1950 issue Michel 260.
Mi block 7
Minisheet
Minisheet
Quantity Issued: 750,000 copies of Block 7 were produced, of which 733,100 are issued, the rest with large deficiencies were officially destroyed
Valid until: 30th Jun 1951
Block 7 often has a production-related slight lack of gum, this should not be considered a defect.
Known false postmarks on the last day of validity.
VARIATIONS
NO KNOWN VARIATIONS
PLATE FLAWS
Mi block 7 PF I
Striking white line above "9.1" of the date "3.9.1950" at the right edge of the block
Striking white line above "9.1" of the date "3.9.1950" at the right edge of the block
Mi block 7 PF II
Michel 272 shifted 3mm to the right
Michel 272 shifted 3mm to the right
Mi block 7 PF III
Slanted white line above "1" of the date "3.9.1950" on the right side of the block
Slanted white line above "1" of the date "3.9.1950" on the right side of the block
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi Block 7
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
Mi Block 7
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused