uncommon1945-1980

Leipzig Spring Fair 1946, Old Town Hall

Name: Leipzig Spring Fair 1946, Old Town Hall
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1946 · 12 Pfennig

The stamp features an illustration of the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) in Leipzig, commemorating the 1946 Leipzig Spring Fair. Text includes 'DEUTSCHE POST' and the denomination '12 PFENNIG'.

Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany shortly after World War II, this stamp highlights the effort to revive economic activity and international trade through the traditional Leipzig Fair during a period of significant reconstruction and division.

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Typography

Themes

trade-fair architecture cityscape post-war

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

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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