P83-DDR 1963 Leipzig Autumn Fair First Day Cover Ersttagsbrief Leipziger Messe F

This is a First Day Cover (Ersttagsbrief) from East Germany (DDR), issued for the Leipzig Autumn Fair 1963 (Leipziger Herbstmesse 1963). It includes the original stamp and special cancellation mark.

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🏷️ Title

DDR 1963 Leipzig Autumn Fair First Day Cover Ersttagsbrief Leipziger Messe FDC

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📂 Category

Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (DDR) > Covers

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📊 Condition

Used – Very Good

Clean envelope with light age toning

Clear commemorative postmark

Stamp intact and well-centered

Minor handling wear on reverse (typical for age)

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📌 Item Specifics

Country/Region: Germany (DDR / East Germany)

Year of Issue: 1963

Event: Leipzig Autumn Fair (Leipziger Herbstmesse)

Type: First Day Cover (FDC / Ersttagsbrief)

Stamp Denomination: 10 Pfennig

Cancellation: Leipzig Messe special cancel

Theme: Trade fair / Transport (car, train, airplane, bus)

Condition: Used (commercially cancelled)

Original Gum: N/A (cover)

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💰 Valuation

Typical market range: £3 – £8

Stronger price if marketed well: £6 – £10

Common but collectible DDR thematic FDC

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📝 Description (for listing)

Original 1963 DDR First Day Cover issued for the Leipzig Autumn Fair. Features a 10 Pfennig commemorative stamp with transport motifs and a clear Leipzig Messe special cancellation. A nice collectible item from East Germany’s trade fair history. Ideal for collectors of DDR, thematic transport stamps, or FDCs.

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⭐ Selling Tips

Add keywords: DDR, East Germany, Leipzig Messe, FDC, Transport Theme

Use all 3 images (front, close-up, back)

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