German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1952

Michel 315
"Leipzig Autumn Fair"

Issued: 7th Sep 1952. Perf: K13x13½, photogravure, various watermarks and available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Eigler and issued to commemorate this years Leipzig Autumn Fair. The two stamp images are the same and feature the Leipzig coat of arms with fair sign, Heavy engineering, earth (globe) and a friendship dove.

Mi 315
24Pf
lilac red
(Variations)

Quantity Issued: 2,500,000

Valid Until: 31st Dec 1953

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VARIATIONS

Mi 315 XI
watermark Wz 2 XI

Mi 315 XII
watermark Wz 2 XII

Type I: high narrow letters (6mm high), short post horn (15mm), paper structure perpendicular to the watermark position

Type II: wide letters (5mm high), long post horn (17mm), paper structure parallel to the watermark position

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PLATE FLAWS

NO KNOWN PLATE FLAWS

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
Mi 315
Unused, Mint

(2)
Mi 315
Unused, Mint

(3)
Mi 315
Unused, Mint

German Democratic Republic (DDR) (East Germany) Stamps of 1952

Michel 315 "Leipzig Autumn Fair"