A686-DDR INTERMESS III Leipzig 1965 Souvenir Sheet 800 Years Leipzig Buildings

🏷 Title
DDR INTERMESS III Leipzig 1965 Souvenir Sheet – 800 Years Leipzig Buildings – CTO Karl-Marx-Stadt Cancel
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🗂 Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > East Germany (DDR)
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🧾 Condition
Used (CTO - Cancelled to Order)
Light crease on bottom edge (see photos)
Clean gum side, no tears
Clear circular cancellation “KARL-MARX-STADT – 30.8.65”
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📄 Item Specifics
AttributeDetails
Country/Region of ManufactureGerman Democratic Republic (DDR)
Issue Year1965
ThemeArchitecture, Leipzig Trade Fair (Intermess III)
Stamp TypeSouvenir Sheet
Denominations10 Pf & 70 Pf
Cancellation TypeCTO (Cancelled to Order)
GumOriginal gum, hinged marks absent
Series TitleINTERMESS III – Leipzig 1965
Designer/PrinterDeutsche Post der DDR
Catalogue ReferenceMichel Block 17 (DDR)
FormatSouvenir sheet with two stamps
SizeApprox. 12 cm × 8.5 cm
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💰 Valuation
Michel Catalogue (Germany) value (used CTO, 2024 edition): ~£6–£8 GBP
Market Realised Prices (eBay average): £4–£6 depending on condition and clarity of cancel.
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💡 Recommended Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £6.99
Auction Starting Price: £3.99
Expected Final Auction Range: £4.50–£7.00
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📦 Recommended Listing Details
Postage: £1.50 UK / £3.50 International (flat envelope, stiff backing)