Germany DDR stamps year 1951 The Leipzig Fair

Germany DDR stamps year 1951 The Leipzig Fair Mi. 282-83 MNH

In 1951, East Germany (DDR) issued postage stamps commemorating the Leipzig Spring Fair.

Key details about this issue:

• Issued date: March 4, 1951.
• Catalog numbers: Michel 282 and 283.
• Stamp denominations: 24 Pfennig (red carmine) and 50 Pfennig (lilac ultramarine).
• Stamp size/perforation: Perforation 13×13½ and watermark Wz 1.
• The stamps were designed to celebrate the important Leipzig Spring Fair, a major trade and industrial exhibition.
• The stamps depict elements related to the trade fair, focusing on promoting industrial and economic activities in East Germany.

This issue is recognized for its vibrant colors and historical significance related to the Leipzig Fair, a key event in East Germany’s economic calendar in the early 1950s.