Latvia postage stamps year 1937 Memorial issue MLH set
Overview: Latvia 1937 Memorial Issue (Scott 193–197 / Michel 246–252)
Catalog Numbers & General Information
- This set was issued in 1937, commonly referred to as the “Memorial Issue” or Monuments/Statues issue. Sellers and catalog references confirm the numbering: Scott 193–197 and Michel 246–252 .
Design Theme
- The stamps feature monuments, with notable emphasis on the Freedom Monument in Riga—a symbol of Latvian national identity and independence. Wikimedia Commons contains files showing a 35 santīms and a 40 santīms stamp depicting parts of a monument, likely the Freedom Monument.
- StampWorld classifies this issue under “Monuments” issued in 1937 .
Summary Table
| Catalog | Numbers | Year | Theme / Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | 193 – 197 | 1937 | Memorial / Monuments (including Freedom Monument) |
| Michel | 246 – 252 | 1937 | Same set corresponding to monuments |
