F464-GDR East Germany 1958 FDC – Heroes of the Anti-Fascist Resistance Berlin

Title
GDR East Germany 1958 FDC – Heroes of the Anti-Fascist Resistance – Berlin Cancel
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (East)
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Condition
Used – First Day Cover (FDC)
Excellent overall condition.
Clean envelope with sharp corners
Clear Berlin special postmark (1958)
Stamps well-centred with strong colour
Light natural age toning only
No tears, stains, or damage observed.
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Item Description
Original German Democratic Republic (DDR / East Germany) First Day Cover, issued in 1958, commemorating Heroes of the Anti-Fascist Freedom Struggle.
The cover bears two commemorative stamps:
5 Pfennig – Hans Kahle (1899–1947)
15 Pfennig – Hans Beimler (1895–1936)
Design elements reference the International Brigades and the Spanish Civil War, with strong socialist-realist artwork.
Cancelled with an official Berlin FDC special postmark.
A solid Cold War–era collectible, popular with:
GDR / DDR collectors
Anti-fascist & political history collectors
Thematic collectors (Spanish Civil War, resistance movements)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: East Germany (GDR / DDR)
Year of Issue: 1958
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Number of Stamps: 2
Topic: Anti-Fascist Resistance / Political History
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
Quality: Used on FDC
Grade: Ungraded
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Current realistic value:
➡ £8 – £15 (depending on buyer interest and timing)
These DDR FDCs are collectible but not rare; value comes from condition, artwork, and political-history interest rather than scarcity.
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💰 Recommended Pricing Strategy
Buy It Now (Recommended)
List Price: £14.99
Enable Best Offer
Accept offers around £10–£12
✔ Best for steady sale without waiting
✔ Appeals to collectors searching for DDR FDCs
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
⚠ Auction may finish low (£6–£9) unless two bidders compete
✔ Better if you want quick turnover
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Postage (Suggestion – UK)
Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter: £1.55
Offer combined postage for multiple covers
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