F558-DDR 1963 First Day Cover Nationaler Befreiungskampf 1813 Leipzig Monument F

DDR First Day Cover (1813 National Liberation War)

🏷️ Title

DDR 1963 First Day Cover Nationaler Befreiungskampf 1813 Leipzig Monument FDC

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📂 Category

Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (DDR/East Germany) > First Day Covers

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📌 Condition

Very good condition for age

Clean envelope with clear cancellation

Minor age-related toning on paper (visible in images)

Stamp well preserved and firmly attached

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region Germany (DDR / East Germany)

Year of Issue 1963

Topic National Liberation War (1813)

Type First Day Cover (FDC)

Cancellation First Day Cancel (Berlin)

Stamp Value 40 Pfennig

Featured Figures Gerhard von Scharnhorst, Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher

Design Leipzig Monument (Völkerschlachtdenkmal)

Condition Used (FDC)

Originality Authentic

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💰 Price & Valuation (Market Estimate)

Typical market value: £2.00 – £4.50

Demand level: Low–moderate (common DDR commemorative issue)

Collector interest: Thematic (military/history collectors)

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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: £3.99

Accept offers: Yes (auto-accept around £2.80)

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting bid: £0.99

Duration: 7 days

Expected final price: £2.50 – £4.00

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📝 Description (Ready to Paste in eBay)

This is an original DDR First Day Cover (1963) commemorating the National Liberation War of 1813.

The cover features:

A 40 Pfennig stamp depicting Scharnhorst and Blücher

A first day cancellation

Illustration of the Leipzig Battle Monument (Völkerschlachtdenkmal)

A great collectible item for:

German philately collectors

Military history enthusiasts

Thematic collections (Napoleonic Wars / Europe history)

The item is in very good vintage condition with light age-related wear. Please refer to images for details.

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