German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953

Michel 343 IXI
"President Wilhelm Pieck (III), New Design "

Issued: 3rd Jan 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 254 and 1952 Michel 326.

Mi 343 IXI
2 DM
brown red

Valid Until: 2nd Oct 1990.

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VARIATIONS

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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)

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PLATE FLAWS

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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

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Mi 343
Cancelled, Used

German Democratic Republic (DDR) (East Germany) Stamps of 1953

Michel 343 IXI "President Wilhelm Pieck (III), New Design "