F460-DDR East Germany 1962 Gerhart Hauptmann First Day Cover (FDC) Berlin Canc

Title
DDR East Germany 1962 Gerhart Hauptmann First Day Cover (FDC) – Berlin Cancel
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (East) > Covers
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Condition
Used – Very Good
Clean, intact envelope
Original First Day Cancel clearly legible (Berlin, 24.11.1962)
Stamp firmly affixed
Light age toning consistent with vintage items
No tears or repairs
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: Germany (East / DDR)
Year of Issue: 1962
Type: First Day Cover (FDC / Ersttagsbrief)
Denomination: 20 Pfennig
Subject: Gerhart Hauptmann (German playwright, Nobel Prize in Literature)
Postmark: Berlin, First Day Cancel (24.11.1962)
Stamp Condition: Used (as intended for FDC)
Quality: Original issue, not a reproduction
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Typical market value:
£4 – £8
These DDR literary FDCs are collectible but relatively common. Value depends mainly on condition and clarity of the cancel rather than rarity.
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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now
£7.99
(Enable Best Offer to encourage quicker sales)
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Price: £4 – £7
Auction is best if you have multiple similar DDR covers or want a faster sale without holding inventory.
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📌 Seller Tip
If you plan to sell more DDR or German philately, consider:
Listing as a small themed lot (Literature / DDR Culture / 1960s FDCs)
Or offering combined postage, which attracts collectors
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