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

Michel 478
"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 Politician and co-founder of the KPD, Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919) and is inscribed "FÜHRER DER DEUTSCHEN ARBEITERBEWEGUNG" (LEADERS OF THE GERMAN LABOUR MOVEMENT).

Mi 478
60Pf
dark brown

Quantities Issued: 4,000,000

Valid Until: 31st Dec 1956

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VARIATIONS

Mi 478 X I
Watermark Wz 2 X I

Mi 478 X II
Watermark Wz 2 X 2

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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

Mi 478
Mint, Unused

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

Michel 478 "Leaders of the German labor movement"