German Democratic Republic, 1949-80. Extensive collection in 6 volumes, encompassing a basically complete run of issues for the period, never hinged, with many sets duplicated by a hinged set; various watermark varieties also present (such as vertical and horizontal) and some perf and printing varieties as well; Marx souvenir sheets both perf and imperf; Mao set n.h. and also hinged; definitive sets with varieties; booklet panes and se-tenants, etc; condition generally F-VF or better, owner's 2004 Michel catalog value €12,000+, o.g., hinged or never hinged. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. $0