F561-DDR 1962 First Day Cover Dr Alfred Mahlow + Dock Worker Monument Amsterdam
– DDR First Day Cover (FDC)
🏷️ Title
DDR 1962 First Day Cover Dr Alfred Mahlow + Dock Worker Monument Amsterdam FDC Berlin Cancel
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📂 Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (DDR) > Covers > First Day Covers
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📊 Condition
Used (First Day Cover with official cancellation)
Good vintage condition
Minor age-related toning on envelope
Clear readable Berlin cancellation dated 04.10.1962
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🔍 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region Germany (DDR – East Germany)
Year of Issue 1962
Type First Day Cover (FDC)
Cancellation Berlin W8 – 04.10.1962
Stamp Subject Dr Alfred Mahlow
Cover Illustration Dock Worker Monument (Amsterdam)
Theme Anti-Fascism / Workers / Commemoration
Condition Used (FDC)
Original/Genuine Yes
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💰 Price & Valuation (Market Estimate)
Estimated Value Range: £3 – £7
Typical Collector Value: ~£4.50
👉 DDR FDCs from the 1960s are fairly common unless rare cancellations or limited issues are present.
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now Price: £5.49
Accept Offers: ✅ Yes
Free or Standard Shipping recommended
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🔨 Auction Option (Optional Strategy)
Starting Bid: £1.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Good for attracting multiple bidders if demand exists
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📝 Description (Ready to Copy)
This is an original 1962 DDR (East Germany) First Day Cover, featuring a stamp of Dr Alfred Mahlow and a commemorative illustration of the Dock Worker Monument in Amsterdam.
The cover is officially cancelled in Berlin W8 on 4 October 1962, with a special slogan cancellation reading “Kämpfer gegen den Faschismus” (Fighters Against Fascism).
A great collectible item for:
DDR / East Germany philately collectors
Cold War historical memorabilia enthusiasts
Thematic collectors (workers, anti-fascism, monuments)
Condition is good with minor signs of age. Please see images for details.
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📈 Selling Tips
Add keywords: DDR FDC, East Germany cover, Berlin cancellation, Cold War stamps
Include close-up of cancellation (you already have a strong image 👍)
Bundle with other DDR covers to increase value
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