F473-DDR East Germany 1954 Anti-Fascist Resistance FDC Bästlein & Jacob Stamps

Title
DDR East Germany 1954 Anti-Fascist Resistance FDC – Bästlein & Jacob Stamps
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Category
Stamps
→ Europe
→ Germany & Colonies
→ Germany (East)
→ Covers
→ First Day Covers
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Condition
Very Good
Clean, intact First Day Cover
Original postmark clearly visible
Stamps well centred, firmly affixed
Light age toning only, no tears or creases
Reverse clean with original envelope folds intact
(Overall a well-preserved mid-1950s DDR FDC)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany (East / DDR)
Year of Issue: 1954
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Theme: Anti-Fascist Resistance / WWII History
Stamps Featured:
Bernhard Bästlein (15+5 Pfennig)
Franz Jacob (10+5 Pfennig)
Scott / Michel Type: DDR semi-postal commemoratives
Postmark: Ersttagsstempel (First Day cancellation)
Language: German
Colour: Multicolour
Era: Post-War (1945–1959)
Authenticity: Original, not a reproduction
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Estimated collector value:
£12 – £20
Factors supporting value:
Complete matched FDC with both semi-postal stamps
Strong political / historical theme (anti-Nazi resistance)
Clear DDR first-day cancellation
Good condition for age
This is not rare, but consistently collectible, especially among DDR, Cold War, and WWII-history collectors.
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💷 Recommended eBay Listing Price
£17.99 Buy It Now
This price:
Sits attractively within fair market value
Allows room for offers
Performs well in UK & EU searches
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🔨 Auction Option (Alternative)
Starting price: £9.99
Duration: 7 days
Format: Auction with Best Offer OFF
Expected final price: £12–£16 (depending on bidder interest)
Auction is best if you want quicker turnover; Buy It Now is better for maximum return.
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📦 Postage Recommendation (UK)
Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter
Card-backed envelope
Do not fold cover
Optional £1.50–£2.00 postage charge
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