East Germany (DDR) – Scott # 2356
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1983 DDR Founders of Naumburg Cathedral – Gepa and Gerburg (Scott #2356); MNH issue from the series depicting the Gothic donor statues of Naumburg Cathedral, celebrating the artistry of the 13th-century Naumburg Master.
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Description
East Germany (DDR) — Scott #2356 (1983) — Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Issued in 1983, this stamp is part of the DDR’s series honoring the founders of the Naumburg Cathedral (Naumburger Dom)—a masterpiece of 13th-century Gothic architecture. This issue features Gepa and Gerburg, two of the sculpted donor figures attributed to the Naumburg Master, whose expressive realism and detail mark the height of medieval art.
Design details:
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The figures of Gepa and Gerburg are shown holding books and wearing long, graceful robes, reflecting their noble status and spiritual devotion.
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The warm olive-brown background and vertical inscription “Stifter des Naumburger Doms” frame the imagery in a way that evokes the solemn beauty of cathedral sculpture.
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The series emphasizes East Germany’s dedication to preserving national artistic heritage.
Details:
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Date of Issue: 1983
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Denomination: 25 Pfennig
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Theme: Medieval Sculpture / Naumburg Cathedral / Cultural Heritage / Religion
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Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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