Austria – Scott # 480, used

Description

Austria Scott #480 (1950)
3s Dark Green – Alpine Village Scene
Used

Issued in 1950 as part of Austria’s long-running postwar landscape definitive series, Scott #480 presents a beautifully engraved Tyrolean alpine village, nestled beneath sweeping mountain ridges. The design by A. Chmielewski showcases Austria’s return to national identity through scenic and cultural imagery, emphasizing tranquility and rural tradition in the years after World War II.

This example is used, displaying a clear partial circular date cancel, strong color, and sharp detail. The stamp illustrates the craftsmanship characteristic of early Austrian Republic issues, where fine-line engraving and naturalistic scenery remained central themes.

A solid addition for collectors of Austria, engraved landscapes, and mid-century European definitives.