German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 398
"German Patriotism"
Issued: 9th to 30th Nov 1953. Perf: 13x12½, watermark Wz 2 and available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Bade and Eigler and issued to celebrate German patriotism.
This stamp features Thomas Müntzer (1489/90-1525), Theologian, revolutionary and leader in Thüringen.
Mi 398
12Pf
dark reddish brown
12Pf
dark reddish brown
Quantities Issued: 2,100,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1955
VARIATIONS
Mi 398 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
Mi 398 X II
watermark Wz 2 X II
watermark Wz 2 X II
Mi 398 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
PLATE FLAWS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 398
Mint, Unused
Mi 398
Mint, Unused