German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 356
"6th International Cycle Race - Prague - Berlin - Warsaw"
Issued: 2nd May 1953. Perf: 13½x13, watermark Wz 2 in different type and available on sheets (10x5). Designed by Eigler and issued to commemorate the International long distance Cycling event - Prague - Berlin - Warsaw.
Mi 356
35Pf
violet ultramarine
35Pf
violet ultramarine
Quantities Issued: 2,500,000
Valid Until: 31st Dec 1953
VARIATIONS
Mi 356 YI
watermark Wz 2 Y I
blackish brown
watermark Wz 2 Y I
blackish brown
Mi 356 YII
watermark Wz 2 Y II
blackish brown
watermark Wz 2 Y II
blackish brown
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 356 PF I
'Vh' instead of 'VI' and white spot in the left chest of the lead cyclist
'Vh' instead of 'VI' and white spot in the left chest of the lead cyclist
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 356
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused