German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1955

Michel 473
"Leaders of the German labor movement"

Issued: 20th Jun 1955. Perf: 13x12½. Designed by Eigler and Petersen and issued to celebrate leaders of the German labor movement. The stamp features social democrat and party leader August Bebel (1814-1913) and is inscribed "FÜHRER DER DEUTSCHEN ARBEITERBEWEGUNG" (LEADERS OF THE GERMAN LABOUR MOVEMENT).

Mi 473
10Pf
dark ultramarine

Quantities Issued: 4,000,000

Valid Until: 31ST Dec 1956.

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VARIATIONS

Mi 473 X I
Watermark Wz 2 X I

Mi 473 X II
Watermark Wz 2 X 2

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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

Mi 473
Mint, Unused

German Democratic Republic (DDR) (East Germany) Stamps of 1955

Michel 473 "Leaders of the German labor movement"