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World Youth Festival Berlin 1953 - Dove of Peace

Name: World Youth Festival Berlin 1953 - Dove of Peace
Brand: German Democratic Republic

German Democratic Republic · 1953 · 20 Pfennig

This stamp commemorates the 4th World Youth Festival held in Berlin in 1953. It features a stylized dove of peace, a hand holding a pen, and a document, symbolizing peace and international understanding among youth.

Issued by the German Democratic Republic, this stamp reflects the post-war era's emphasis on peace and international solidarity, particularly within the Soviet bloc, using cultural events like the World Youth Festival to promote its ideology.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

peace youth festival dove

Catalog Numbers

sgE210

scott210

michel385

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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