Germany under Allied Occupation - Soviet Occupation Zone - West Saxony (Leipzig) 

Deutschland unter Alliierte Besetzung - Sowjetischen Besatzungszone - West-Sachsen OPD Leipzig

8th May 

Set marking the Leipzig Autumn Trade Fair. 

The set was issued with variations 

  • in perforation (A = perf 1314:13; B = imperforate), 
  • in watermark (X = "descending stairs", Y = "rising stairs"), 
  • and in gumming (full gum or "austerity" gum, Spargummi).

The version available here is with perforation, with watermark X, and with full gum.

The stamps depict the Market Place with the Old Town Hall, Leipzig.

Michel Catalogue Number: 162 AX - 165 AX

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1946, 8./20. Mai. Leipziger Messe. Marktplatz mit altem Rathaus, Leipzig.