1974 DDR East German Songbirds Stamp Series

This is a complete set of six commemorative postage stamps issued by the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR), or East Germany, in 1974. The collection features detailed ornithological illustrations of European songbirds, including the Buchfink (Chaffinch), Kleiber (Nuthatch), Rotkehlchen (Robin), Karmingimpel (Common Rosefinch), Blaumeise (Blue Tit), and Bluthänfling (Linnet). Each stamp displays its respective denomination (5, 10, 20, 25, 35, and 50 Pfennig) alongside 'DDR' and the year of issue. The stamps are presented in a vertical orientation with white backgrounds that highlight the vibrant, multi-colored printing of the birds. Physically, they exhibit standard rectangular serrated (perforated) edges and appear to be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) or lightly mounted condition, shown here against a black backing within a collector's mount. The printing quality is characteristic of the high-definition offset lithography used by East German state printers for thematic issues during the mid-Soviet era. There are no visible signs of foxing, toning, or creasing, though the perforations look intact and consistent across the set. This series is a classic example of GDR thematic philately, sought after for its biological accuracy and aesthetic design.