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Leipzig Fall Trade Fair 1949
common1945-1980

Leipzig Fall Trade Fair 1949

Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone) · 1949 · 24 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized 'M' emblem representing the Leipzig Trade Fair, with text 'Leipziger Herbstmesse 1949' and 'Deutsche Post' indicating its purpose and issuer.

Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany, this stamp commemorates the Leipzig Fall Trade Fair of 1949, symbolizing early post-WWII efforts to revive trade and economic activity in the nascent East German state.

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Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.