Leipzig Trade Fair 1946, Altes Rathaus

Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany · 1946 · 12+8 pfennig

This imperforate stamp, issued in dark grey blue, depicts the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in Leipzig. It was issued mint with smooth gum.

Issued in 1946 for the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany (Western Saxony), this commemorative stamp with a charity surcharge highlights the Leipzig Trade Fair, an important event for economic recovery in post-WWII Germany.