P8-DDR 1980 Zeppelin LZ 127 Cover Karl-Marx-Stadt Registered Mail 1M Stamp Germa
– DDR Zeppelin Commemorative Registered Cover (1980)
🏷️ Title
DDR 1980 Zeppelin LZ 127 Cover Karl-Marx-Stadt Registered Mail 1M Stamp Germany
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📂 Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (DDR/East Germany) > Covers (Postal History)
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📊 Condition
Used (Postal cover with original cancellation)
Good overall condition
Minor creasing on edges and slight aging on reverse (as shown in images)
Clear and legible commemorative postmark
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🔍 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region East Germany (DDR – Deutsche Demokratische Republik)
Year 1980
Stamp Denomination 1 Mark (1M)
Theme Zeppelin / Aviation / Postal History
Postmark Karl-Marx-Stadt (Chemnitz) – 16.11.1980
Special Marking LZ 127 Zeppelin Landing Anniversary (1930–1980)
Type Registered Cover (Einschreiben)
Registration Label Present
Addressed Yes (Handwritten)
Cancellation Type Special commemorative cancel
Condition Notes Light wear, intact, collectible
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💰 Price & Valuation (Estimated Market Value)
Type Price (£)
Estimated Value £6 – £12
Rarity Level Common–Moderate
Demand Moderate (Aviation + Zeppelin collectors)
📌 Similar DDR commemorative covers typically sell within this range depending on condition and clarity of cancel.
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now Price: £9.99
Accept Offers: ✅ Yes (auto-accept around £7.00)
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £4.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Value: £6 – £11
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📦 Description (Optional – Ready to Paste)
This is a genuine 1980 East German (DDR) registered postal cover featuring a commemorative cancellation from Karl-Marx-Stadt marking the 50th anniversary of the LZ 127 Zeppelin landing (1930–1980).
The cover includes a 1 Mark DDR stamp with aviation theme and a clear special postmark depicting a Zeppelin. The item is sent as registered mail (“Einschreiben”) and includes the original registration label.
A great collectible item for:
Zeppelin and aviation enthusiasts
DDR / East Germany postal history collectors
Thematic stamp collectors
Condition is good with minor signs of age (see images).
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