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Karl Marx University Library Postal Meter Impression

Name: Karl Marx University Library Postal Meter Impression
Brand: German Democratic Republic

German Democratic Republic · 1977 · 20 Pfennig

A red postal meter impression on a cover, featuring the text 'KARL-MARX-UNIVERSITÄT LEIPZIG BIBLIOTHEK' along with the date '1977' and the denomination '20 DDR'.

This meter impression reflects the postal system of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) during the Cold War era. It highlights a prominent academic institution named after Karl Marx, underscoring the political and educational landscape of the GDR.

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education universities historical-figures postal-history

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