F459-DDR East Germany 1962 First Day Cover – Julius Alparius Stamp –Anti-Fascis

Title 
DDR East Germany 1962 First Day Cover – Julius Alparius Stamp – Anti-Fascism Kampfer Gedenkstempel
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (East/DDR) > Covers
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Condition
Very good used condition
Clean cover with sharp print
Original First Day cancellation (Berlin, 4.10.1962)
Light age toning consistent with vintage paper
No tears or repairs
Stamp firmly attached
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: East Germany (DDR)
Year of Issue: 1962
Type: First Day Cover (Ersttagsbrief)
Stamp Theme: Anti-Fascism, Political History
Stamp Subject: Julius Alparius (1882–1944)
Denomination: 20 + 10 Pfennig
Postmark: Berlin, “Kämpfer gegen den Faschismus”
Cancellation Type: Special Commemorative
Cover Illustration: Dockworker Monument, Amsterdam
Language: German
Authenticity: Original period issue
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Estimated collector value: £12 – £20
DDR First Day Covers are widely collected but usually affordable
Anti-fascist / political themes add interest but not rarity
Value depends mainly on condition and clarity of cancellation
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£17.99
✔ Allows room for offers
✔ Competitive but not underpriced
✔ Attractive to DDR, Cold War, and political history collectors
Accept offers: Yes (auto-accept around £14)
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🔨 Auction Option (Alternative Strategy)
If choosing auction instead of Buy It Now:
Starting price: £9.99
Duration: 7 days
Best start time: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected final price: £12–£18
Auction is suitable if you want quicker turnover, but Buy It Now is safer for achieving full value.
Original 1962 East Germany (DDR) First Day Cover featuring the Julius Alparius commemorative stamp with special Berlin cancellation “Kämpfer gegen den Faschismus”. Illustrated cover shows the Dockworker Monument in Amsterdam. A solid Cold War–era collectible for DDR, political, or anti-fascist history collectors.
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