Lot 297 Germany Democratic Republic (C) 1982-1984 Antarctic Expedition Issue, A Very Fine Used Cover, Sent Oct 1 1981 Franked With 35pf Postage

A very fine used cover from the 1982-1984 Antarctic Expedition Issue, sent Oct 1 1981 franked with 35pf postage.

The cover was stamped in violet with the cachet for International polar year. It was the returned by affixing an additional 5pf on October 4 1892.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $12. The stamp offered here grades 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10