German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 347
"70th Anniversary of Death of Karl Marx"
Issued: 5th May 1953. Perf: 13½x13, watermark Wz. 2 and available on sheets in both portrait (10x5) and landscape (5x10) formats. Designed by Thomas and Eigler and issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the death of Karl Marx.
This stamp depicts Communist Party members marching below a flag declaring "Workers of all countries, unite!"
Mi 347
16Pf
multicoloured
(Variations)
16Pf
multicoloured
(Variations)
Quantities Issued: 5,000,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1955.
VARIATIONS
Mi 347 XI
watermark Wz 2XI
multicoloured
watermark Wz 2XI
multicoloured
Mi 347 XII
watermark Wz 2XII
multicoloured
watermark Wz 2XII
multicoloured
Mi 347 YI
watermark Wz 2YI
multicoloured
watermark Wz 2YI
multicoloured
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 346 Y I PF I
Banner 1 mm higher
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Banner 1 mm higher
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 347
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused