German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 357
"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 357
60Pf
brown
60Pf
brown
Quantities Issued: 2,500,000
Valid Until: 31st Dec 1953
VARIATIONS
Mi 357 XI
watermark Wz 2 X I
brown
watermark Wz 2 X I
brown
Mi 357 YI
watermark Wz 2 Y I
brown
watermark Wz 2 Y I
brown
Mi 357 YII
watermark Wz 2 Y II
brown
watermark Wz 2 Y II
brown
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 357 PF I
inverted 'B' in 'REPUBLIK'
inverted 'B' in 'REPUBLIK'
Mi 357 PF II
'DE' in 'FRIEDEN' connected
'DE' in 'FRIEDEN' connected
Mi 357 PF III
like PF II and bright spot rastered above the banner
like PF II and bright spot rastered above the banner
Mi 357 PF IV
oblique brown line down at the smoke of the left chimney
oblique brown line down at the smoke of the left chimney
Mi 357 PF V
Like 357 PF I, additionally left cyclist's pants open
Like 357 PF I, additionally left cyclist's pants open
Mi 357 PF VI
Like 357 PF II, additional stain on the chain in the rear tire of the front cycist
Like 357 PF II, additional stain on the chain in the rear tire of the front cycist
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 357
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused