East Germany DDR year 1977 Nature Caves Landscapes postage stamps MNH
🌳 1977 DDR “Nature / Landscape / Natural Monuments” Set
Although the official DDR stamp‑year listings don’t explicitly label a “caves” set, they do include a nature‑themed set issued in 1977 under the category “Naturdenkmäler” (Natural Monuments). This set depicts notable geological and scenic features — which often include rock formations, landscape sights, and similar motifs.
📮 Natural Monuments (Naturdenkmäler) – Issued 24 February 1977
| Michel No. | Design / Motif | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2203 | Der Spring | Karst spring near Plaue — a geological water feature. |
| 2204 | Kleine Orgel | Sandstone columns at Jonsdorf — striking rock landscape. |
| 2205 | Tausendjährige Ivenacker Eichen | Thousand‑year‑old oaks at Stavenhagen — scenic natural monument. |
| 2206 | Steinerne Rose | “Stone rose” rock formation near Saalburg. |
| 2207 | Rauenscher Stein | Boulder / glacial erratic near Fürstenwalde. |
✔️ These five stamps are generally counted as a set of nature‑landscape issues for 1977 in DDR philately. They aren’t labeled specifically “caves” in the main catalogue, but they are geological/natural landscapes that collectors often group under nature themes.
📌 Michel‑catalogue references:
- These are listed in the Michel German catalogue as 2203–2207 for 1977.
🗺️ Are There “Caves” Specifically?
- Some online sellers and listings describe DDR 1977 nature stamps using keywords like caves, rocks, landscapes, nature scenes — which suggests that part of this set (especially the karst spring and sandstone columns) is thematically related to geological features like caves and limestone landscapes — even if the official name is “Natural Monuments.”
🧾 Summary
- Issued: 24 February 1977
- Theme: Natural monuments / landscapes — geological and scenic features of East Germany
- Stamps in set: 5 (Michel 2203–2207)
- Motifs include: Karst spring, sandstone columns, ancient oak trees, rock formations.
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