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East Germany 1959 Peace Dove
German Democratic Republic · 1959 · 10 Pfennig
The stamp features a stylized white dove with an olive branch in its beak, flying against a dark background. The country name 'DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK' and the denomination '10' are at the bottom.
Issued in 1959, this stamp likely promotes the concept of peace during the Cold War era, a common theme for socialist countries to emphasize international solidarity and peaceful coexistence.
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