East Germany DDR year 1973 Fossils Prehistoric Animals postage stamps MNH
🦴 DDR 1973 “Fossils / Prehistoric Animals” Stamp Series
In 1973, the Deutsche Post der DDR (East Germany) issued a thematic set of stamps depicting fossils and prehistoric animals as part of their regular special issues. These stamps highlighted items from paleontology and the Natural History Museum (Museum für Naturkunde) in Berlin, showcasing fossil specimens and prehistoric life.
🧾 Stamp Details (Michel / Catalog Info)
The fossil‑themed set was issued on 6 February 1973 and consists of six individual stamps with various face values — illustrating different fossil types from paleontological collections.
| Michel No. (DDR) | Topic / Motif | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1822 | Fossil conifer (Nadelholz) | Prehistoric wood fossils from the museum collection. |
| 1823 | Fern (Farn) | Fossil of ancient fern plant. |
| 1824 | Flying reptile (Flugsaurier) | Pterosaur fossil illustration. |
| 1825 | Fern (Farn) | Another fern plant fossils |
| 1826 | Archaeopteryx (early bird) | Fossil of prehistoric bird. |
| 1827 | Trilobite (Odontopleura ovata) | Extinct marine arthropod fossil. |
🎨 Theme & Significance
- Theme: Paleontology — fossils and prehistoric animals.
- Inspiration: Items from the Natural History Museum in Berlin’s paleontological collections, which include plant fossils, marine arthropods (trilobites), pterosaurs, and the iconic Archaeopteryx (a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds).
- Cultural Context: Reflects the DDR’s interest in promoting science, natural history, and museum collections through philatelic issues.
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