Leipzig Spring Trade Fair: Old Town Hall

Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone) · 1946 · 12 RM

The stamp features a detailed depiction of the historic Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) in Leipzig. It was issued as part of a series commemorating the Leipzig Spring Trade Fair.

Issued in the immediate post-World War II era, this stamp from the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany highlights the efforts to revive economic activity, such as the Leipzig Spring Trade Fair, amidst the devastation and division of the country.