E153-125Jahre Coburger Convent 1993 – Signed Rudolf Rieß Woodcut + Official FDC

📌 Title
125 Jahre Coburger Convent 1993 – Signed Rudolf Rieß Woodcut + Official FDC – Deutsche Bundespost
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📂 Category (UK eBay)
Stamps → Europe → Germany → First Day Covers
(If listing under collectibles:)
Collectables → Paper & Ephemera → Postal History → First Day Covers
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📝 Condition
Very Good / Excellent Pre-Owned Condition
– Clean presentation folder
– Includes original signed woodcut print
– FDC with 100pf commemorative stamp (Postmark Bonn 05.05.1993)
– No major creases, tears or stains
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📄 Item Specifics
Country/Region: Germany
Type: First Day Cover + Presentation Folder
Year: 1993
Theme: 125 Jahre Coburger Convent
Stamp Value: 100 Pfennig
Postmark: BONN 1 – Erstaugabetag 05.05.1993
Includes:
✔ Official Deutsche Bundespost FDC
✔ Hand-signed woodcut (“Holzschnitt”) by Rudolf Rieß, Nürnberg
✔ Descriptive text page
Original Bundespost Product: Yes
Special Feature: Artist-signed original graphic (not a print copy)
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💷 Valuation
Typical sales for similar items:
Unsigned FDC alone: £6–£10
Signed woodcut + Bundespost special sheet: £12–£20
Complete set (as yours): £18–£28
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (BIN): £22.99
(Strong mid-market price, attractive to collectors)
Auction Option
Start Price: £9.99
7-day auction recommended
Likely ending range: £14–£20
Commemorative presentation folder issued by Deutsche Bundespost in 1993 to mark the 125th anniversary of the Coburger Convent. Includes the official First Day Cover with a 100pf stamp, Bonn cancellation dated 05.05.1993. The folder also contains a hand-signed original woodcut artwork by Rudolf Rieß, one of the last active German xylographers. A collectible item of German postal and academic association history.
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