German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 397
"75th Anniversary of Leipzig Zoo"
Issued: 2nd Nov 1953. Perf: K 13x13½, various watermarks and available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Gruner and issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Leipzig Zoo.
Mi 397
24Pf
black olive brown
24Pf
black olive brown
Quantities Issued: 2,300,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1955
VARIATIONS
Mi 397 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
Mi 397 X II
watermark Wz 2 X II
watermark Wz 2 X II
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 397 PF I
dark spot over the lion's right paw
dark spot over the lion's right paw
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 397
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused