German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1950

Michel 247
"First winter sports championships of the GDR"

Issued: 2nd Mar 1950, Perf: 13x13½, Watermark Wz 1 and available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Gravenhorst and issued to comemmorate the First winter sports championships of the DDR held in Schierke. This stamp features an ice skater. The stamp is inscribed "1. DEUTSCHE WINTERSPORTMEISTERSCHAFTEN SCHIERKE 1950. DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK"

Mi 247
24Pf
black light cyan blue

Quantity Issued: Approx 2,000,000

Valid until: 31st Dec 1951

On sale from 2nd Mar in Schierke, from 5th Mar in Leipzig and from 6th Mar at all other post offices.

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VARIATIONS

NO KNOWN VARIATIONS

PLATE FLAWS

Mi 247 PF I
additional slash on the skater's lower left leg

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
Mi 247
Mint, unused

(2)
Mi 247
Mint, unused

German Democratic Republic (DDR) (East Germany) Stamps of 1950

Michel 247 "First winter sports championships of the GDR"