E104-DDR First Day Cover Leipziger Herbstmesse 1986, Mende Fountain Cachet, Dr

Title
DDR First Day Cover – Leipziger Herbstmesse 1986, Mende Fountain Cachet, Dresden Postmark, Addressed Cover
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Category
> Stamps → Europe → Germany & Colonies → DDR (East Germany)
or
Stamps → Covers → Europe → Germany
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Condition
Used – Postal History – Very Good Condition
Light handling wear consistent with age
Clear Dresden 1986 postmark
Original cachet envelope with printed artwork (Mendebrunnen)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: DDR (East Germany)
Type: First Day Cover / Postal History
Event: Leipziger Herbstmesse 1986 (Leipzig Autumn Fair)
Postmark: Dresden, DDR
Cachet: Mende Fountain (Mendebrunnen) – blue illustration
Stamps:
25 Pf "Ring-Messehaus"
85 Pf "Historische Marktszene"
Addressed: Yes (sent to Vienna, Austria)
Reverse: Sender information from Dresden
Year: 1986
Theme: Trade Fair / Architecture / Historical Scene / East Germany
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Price & Valuation (UK £)
Based on similar DDR philately covers from the 1980s:
Typical selling price: £5 – £10
Higher if collector seeks Leipzig Fair issues or specific cachets.
Estimated valuation: £7
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£9.99
(Competitive for a themed collectible FDC with clear cancellation)
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Auction Option
Start price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected auction ending range: £5–£9
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