DDR Germany Stamps year 1968 – Flowers – Orchids full set MNH
The German Democratic Republic (DDR) issued a stunning set of stamps in 1968 featuring various species of Orchids.
The full set consists of six different stamps, highlighting the exquisite beauty of these flowers.
🇩🇪 DDR 1968: Orchids (Orchideen)
- Topic: Flowers / Orchids (Orchideen).
- Date of Issue: November 12, 1968.
- Designer: Manfred Gottschall (a highly prolific and respected designer for DDR stamps).
- Format: The set is a collection of six stamps, often found in a horizontal strip or block.
| Michel No. | Denomination (Pf) | Orchid Species |
| 1420 | 5 Pf | Laelio-Cattleya ‘Maggie Raphael Alba Rubra’ |
| 1421 | 10 Pf | Paphiopedilum albertianum |
| 1422 | 20 Pf | Cattleya fabia |
| 1423 | 25 Pf | Cattleya aclandiae |
| 1424 | 35 Pf | Sobralia macrantha |
| 1425 | 50 Pf | Dendrobium alpha |
This set, with its large format and vibrant colors showcasing the intricate details of the orchids, is considered one of the most attractive flora issues of the DDR.
