F474-1965 East Germany DDR First Day Cover – Marx & Lenin 20pf Stamp –Berlin Po

Title
1965 East Germany DDR First Day Cover – Marx & Lenin 20pf Stamp – Berlin Postmark
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (East) > Covers
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Condition
Very good condition
Clean, cream envelope
Crisp embossing and clear first day cachet
Stamp firmly attached
Clear Berlin CDS postmark dated 21.6.1965
No tears, heavy creases, or stains
Light age toning only (normal for 1960s FDCs)
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Item Description (for listing body)
Original East Germany (DDR) First Day Cover issued 21 June 1965, franked with the 20 Pfennig Marx & Lenin commemorative stamp, released for the Conference of Ministers of Post and Telecommunications of Socialist Countries.
Features:
Official DDR FDC with embossed “Deutsche Post” emblem
Special “Ausgabetag 21.6.1965” first day cachet
Berlin postmark
Historical Cold War–era socialist iconography
A genuine period postal item, ideal for collectors of DDR, Cold War history, political philately, or Marx/Lenin memorabilia.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: East Germany (DDR)
Year of Issue: 1965
Stamp Denomination: 20 Pfennig
Topic: Politics / Communism / Marx & Lenin
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Postmark: Berlin, 21.6.1965
Quality: Used on FDC
Original/Replica: Original
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Valuation (UK Market)
Typical collector value: £3 – £6
DDR FDCs from the 1960s are common, but themed political covers remain collectible.
Condition and clear cancellations help maintain value.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£5.99 Buy It Now
Accept Offers: ON
Auto-accept: £4.50
Auto-decline: below £3.50
This price aligns well with UK and EU collector demand and allows room for negotiation.
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Start price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Best start time: Sunday evening (7–9pm UK)
Expected result: £3–£5
Auction is suitable if you want quicker turnover.
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Postage Recommendation
UK: Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter
International: Royal Mail International Standard
Use a card-backed envelope to protect embossing
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