German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 342
"President Wilhelm Pieck (III), New Design "
Issued: 2nd Feb 1953. Perf: 13x13½, Watermark: Wz 2 XI and Wz 2 XII, available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Eigler and featuring President Wilhelm Pieck. This is the third issue of the presidents stamps, see also 1950 Michel 253 and 1952 Michel 325.
Mi 342
1 DM
dark brownish olive, black
1 DM
dark brownish olive, black
Valid Until: 31st Mar 1962.
VARIATIONS
Mi 342 a I XI
Type I
watermark Wz 2XI
dark brownish olive
Type I
watermark Wz 2XI
dark brownish olive
Mi 342 ba II XI
Type II
watermark Wz 2XI
blackish grey olive
Type II
watermark Wz 2XI
blackish grey olive
Mi 342 ba II XII
Type II
watermark Wz 2XII
blackish grey olive
Type II
watermark Wz 2XII
blackish grey olive
Mi 342 bb II XII
Type II
watermark Wz 2XII
black olive
Type II
watermark Wz 2XII
black olive
Mi 342 bb III XII
Type III
watermark Wz 2XII
black olive
Type III
watermark Wz 2XII
black olive
Type I: image size 28x23mm, blurred image (70er Raster)
Type II: image size 27.5x22.5mm, blurred image (70er Raster)
Type III: image size 27.5x22.5mm, sharp image (100er Raster)
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 342 PF I
point under Pieck's nose
point under Pieck's nose
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 342
Cancelled, Used
"17.10.55"
Mi 342
Cancelled, Used
"17.10.55"