P114-DDR 1969 Berlin FDC Verkehrssicherheit Traffic Safety Ersttagsbrief Cover

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📮 Item Overview

This is a First Day Cover (Ersttagsbrief) from East Germany (DDR), themed around traffic safety (Verkehrssicherheit), with official first-day cancellation from Berlin.

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🖼️ Item Images

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Title

DDR 1969 Berlin FDC Verkehrssicherheit Traffic Safety Ersttagsbrief Cover

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Category

Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (1945–Now) > East Germany (DDR) > Covers

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Condition

Used – First Day Cover with clear Berlin cancellation; good condition with minor age-related wear.

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Item Specifics

Country/Region: East Germany (DDR)

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Year of Issue: 1969

Theme: Traffic Safety / Verkehrserziehung

Stamps:

5 Pfennig – pedestrian safety

25 Pfennig – road traffic scene

Cancellation: Berlin First Day Cancel

Colour: Multi-colour

Condition: Clean cover, slight toning due to age

Authenticity: Genuine postal issue

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💰 Valuation & Pricing

Estimated Market Value:

£3 – £6

Recommended eBay Listing Price:

Buy It Now: £5.49

Accept Offers: ON

Auction Option:

Start price: £0.99

Expected final: £2 – £5 depending on demand

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📊 Selling Recommendation

Best sold as part of a bundle of DDR FDCs to increase value

Individually, it’s a common thematic cover (traffic safety)

Clear cancellation and clean condition help but rarity is low

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📦 Description (optional for listing)

“Original 1969 East Germany (DDR) First Day Cover featuring traffic safety (Verkehrssicherheit) theme. Includes two stamps with Berlin first day cancellation. A nice collectible item for thematic or DDR postal history collectors.”

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