F458-DDR East Germany 1964 Deutschlandtreffen der Jugend Berlin –First Day Cove

Title
DDR East Germany 1964 Deutschlandtreffen der Jugend Berlin – First Day Cover (FDC)
(Alternative shorter title if needed) DDR 1964 Deutschlandtreffen der Jugend Berlin FDC – East Germany Stamps
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (East) > Covers
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Condition
Very good condition
Clean envelope with sharp printing
Original First Day cancellation clearly visible
Stamps well centred and firmly affixed
Minor age toning consistent with 1960s material
No tears, repairs, or heavy creases
Embossed reverse intact
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: East Germany (DDR)
Year of Issue: 1964
Topic: Youth / Political History / Cold War / Socialism
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Cover Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Number of Stamps: 3
Event: Deutschlandtreffen der Jugend, Berlin 1964
Postmark: Berlin First Day Cancellation
Colour: Multicoloured
Quality: Used on FDC
Grade: Ungraded
Era: Cold War (1945–1991)
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Description (use in listing)
Original 1964 East Germany (DDR) First Day Cover commemorating the
“Deutschlandtreffen der Jugend” (Germany Youth Meeting) held in Berlin.
The cover bears the complete set of three commemorative stamps (10pf, 20pf, 35pf), each featuring youth and cultural motifs symbolic of the GDR period. Cancelled with a Berlin first day postmark, this is an authentic contemporary FDC from the Cold War era.
A desirable historical piece for collectors of:
DDR / East Germany
Political & propaganda philately
Youth movement memorabilia
Cold War postal history
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Valuation (UK Market – 2025)
Typical market value: £6 – £10
Upper end achievable with good photos and international exposure
Common issue, but attractive and historically interesting
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Recommended eBay Listing Prices
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£9.99 Buy It Now
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Auction Option
Starting price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Best ending time: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected final price: £6 – £9
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Postage Recommendation
UK Large Letter (2nd Class): £1.55–£1.85
International Standard available (Europe & Worldwide collectors)
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