Sondrbriefmarken series Leipzig Autumn Fair: Leipzig Autumn Fair 1979 - Germany / German Democratic Republic 1979 - 10 Pfennig

Leipziger Herbstmesse 1979 At the Leipzig Autumn Fair 1979, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the German Democratic Republic issues two multicolored special postage stamps. 10 Pfennig value: doll and plush toys - Teddy Bear The production of doll and plush toys has a great tradition in the GDR. The share of these assortments in total toy production has increased steadily in recent years and is around 29 percent. Dolls and plush toys have a great play value and have always enjoyed great popularity. In particular, the teddy bear and other animal figures are very popular with girls and boys. Increasingly, they are not only toys, but are also bought as collection and decorative items for young and old. Here, the soft-filled, cuddly cuddly animal has prevailed. The demands on the quality are constantly increasing. In addition to the use of high-quality materials for dolls, the fashionable trend of clothing as well as wash and comb hairstyles in the foreground. In plush toys, in addition to colorful, synthetic and fur-like plush qualities with lightweight filling materials, they are also in great demand. To meet the hygienic requirements, they should be washable. The Leipzig fairs have a great importance for the toy export. The buyers all over the world have the possibility to make their selection and dispositions from the complete assortment. Dolls and plush toys always occupy a privileged place.