Germany DDR stamps year 1949 Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union Used
The German Democratic Republic (DDR) commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) with a special stamp issued on October 9, 1949. This stamp is notable for its design and historical significance, marking one of the early philatelic issues of East Germany.
🕊️ 1949 DDR UPU Commemorative Stamp
- Denomination: 50 Pfennig
- Michel Catalogue Number: 242
- Scott Catalogue Number: 48
- Stanley Gibbons (SG) Number: E1
- Design: A dove flying around the globe, symbolizing international postal cooperation
- Colors: Black lilac ultramarine and cobalt blue
- Designer: Felix Jacob and Ernst Paul Weise
- Printer: VEB Deutsche Wertpapierdruckerei, Leipzig
- Printing Technique: Offset lithography
- Perforation: 13½
- Watermark: Cross Flowers (Wz 1)
- Paper: Plain paper with water-activated gum
- Dimensions: 45 x 37 mm
- Print Run: 3,000,000 copies
This stamp was issued under the inscription “DEUTSCHE POST,” as the DDR had not yet adopted the full country name “Deutsche Demokratische Republik” on its stamps. It stands out as the sole DDR issue specifically commemorating the UPU’s 75th anniversary, distinguishing it from the omnibus series released by other countries in 1949.
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