F469-DDR East Germany 1964 First Day Cover – Anti-Fascist Resistance –Saefkow &

Title
DDR East Germany 1964 First Day Cover – Anti-Fascist Resistance – Saefkow & Kuckhoff
(Optimised for search: DDR, East Germany, FDC, Anti-Fascist, 1964, Saefkow, Kuckhoff)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (East/DDR) > Covers
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Condition
Very good used condition
Clean First Day Cover
Original stamps with clear first-day cancellation (24.3.1964)
No tears or stains
Light age toning only, consistent with age
Reverse flap intact, no address written
(See photos for exact condition)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: East Germany (DDR)
Year of Issue: 1964
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Theme: Anti-Fascist Resistance / WWII History
Stamps: Anton Saefkow (1903–1944) & Dr. Adam Kuckhoff (1887–1943)
Cancellation: Official Ersttagsstempel (First Day Cancel)
Language: German
Handmade: No
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Description (Seller Notes)
Original 1964 DDR First Day Cover commemorating German anti-fascist resistance fighters Anton Saefkow and Dr. Adam Kuckhoff.
Features period artwork, official DDR first-day cancellation, and strong historical Cold War context.
A solid collectible for DDR, political history, or resistance-movement collectors.
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Typical realised value: £6 – £10
Stronger interest if well-presented photos: up to £12
Not rare, but desirable as a clean, complete DDR political FDC
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🏷️ Recommended eBay Pricing Strategy
Option 1: Buy It Now (Best for steady sale)
Price: £9.99
Best Offer: ON (accept £7–£8)
Reason: Matches collector expectations, avoids long wait
✅ Recommended option
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Option 2: Auction (Risk / Upside Option)
Starting price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
Expected final price: £6–£9
Risk: May sell low if few DDR collectors active
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📦 Postage Recommendation (UK)
Royal Mail 2nd Class Letter (card-backed): ~£1.25
Offer combined postage for multiple philatelic items
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