GDR (East Germany) Postage Due Stamp
German Democratic Republic · 1954 · 10 Pf
This is the first postage due stamp issued by the German Democratic Republic (GDR), commonly known as East Germany. The design features a large numeral '10' indicating the pfennig value, set within an ornamental frame. The text 'DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK' appears at the top, with 'PORTO' at the bottom, signifying its purpose for collecting insufficient postage.
Issued in 1954, this stamp reflects the establishment of separate postal systems in East and West Germany following World War II. Postage due stamps were a standard part of postal operations, ensuring that mail with insufficient postage was paid for by the recipient upon delivery.
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