German Democratic Republic SC#54/56 1950 - 1951 Wilhelm Pieck Definitives, On Vertical Wove Paper, Has Gum Bends, 2 FOG Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $20 USD

2 FOG singles from the 1950 - 1951 Wilhelm Pieck Definitives, on vertical wove paper, has gum bends. These definitives exist on both vertical & horizontal wove paper and with cream & yellowish gum. The Scott numbers range from 54 to 56. 2017 Scott Cat.$41. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $20.

Although not mentioned in Scott, the early east German Pieck definitives can be found on both ordinary unsurfaced paper, as well as chalk-surfaced paper. Almost all commemoratives can be found on both horizontal wove paper and vertical wove paper, though usually, one orientation will dominate for each issue. Starting in about 1955, several issues can be found on both non-fluorescent and fluorescent paper, and by the late 1950's most issues are on fluorescent paper. Most of the used lots in this sale will contain a good number of genuine postal cancels, as opposed to the common CTO cancels. Bidders should note, that with exception of the souvenir sheets, the used prices given in the catalogue are for CTO, so the stamps with postal cancels should be worth a significant premium.