Issued by the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) in 1973, this four-stamp set commemorates the 525th International Leipzig Fur Auction. Each stamp features a finely detailed illustration of a fur-bearing animal significant to the trade: Rabbit (Kaninchen, 10 Pf), Fox (Fuchs, 20 Pf), Mink (Nerz, 25 Pf), and Hamster (Hamster, 40 Pf). The series captures the precise natural textures of the animals, rendered in woodcut-inspired style typical of DDR design aesthetics. It reflects both East Germany’s economic ties to the fur industry and its tradition of combining commerce with artistic philately.