German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 396
"Stamp Day"
Issued: 25th Oct 1953. Perf: 13½x13, watermark Wz 2 and available on sheets (10x5). Designed by Gruner and issued to celebrate Stamp Day.
Mi 396
84Pf
blue black
84Pf
blue black
Quantities Issued: 2,000,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1955
The sale of this stamp took place on 24th Oct 1953. However, they were only allowed to be used for the clearance of postage from 25th Oct.
VARIATIONS
Mi 396 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
Mi 396 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
Mi 396 Y II
watermark Wz 2 Y II
watermark Wz 2 Y II
PLATE FLAWS
NO KNOWN PLATE FLAWS
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 396
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
Mi 396
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused