Germany – DDR stamps year 1950 President Wilhelm Pieck

Germany – DDR stamps year 1950 President Wilhelm Pieck

The 1950 “President Wilhelm Pieck” definitive stamp series from the German Democratic Republic (DDR) is a significant issue in East German philately. These stamps feature Wilhelm Pieck, the first and only President of the DDR, and were designed by Fred Gravenhorst. They were printed by the VEB Deutsche Wertpapierdruckerei in Leipzig.

1950 Definitive Series Overview

Issued on May 27, 1950, the initial set includes the following denominations:

• 12 Pfennig
  • Color: Dark violet ultramarine
  • Michel No.: 251
  • Printing: Typography
  • Perforation: 13 x 12½
  • Watermark: Cross Flowers
• 24 Pfennig
  • Color: Dark brown orange
  • Michel No.: 252
  • Printing: Typography
  • Perforation: 13 x 12½
  • Watermark: Cross Flowers