Austria – Scott # 518

Description

Austria Scott #518 (1951)
40g Dark Green – Anton Bruckner
Mint Never Hinged

Issued in 1951, this finely engraved definitive honors Anton Bruckner (1824–1896), one of Austria’s most revered composers and a central figure of the late Romantic era. Shown in a dignified profile portrait, Bruckner is presented with clean classical lines and rich tonal shading, characteristic of Austria’s mid-century portrait series.

This example is Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum, sharp perforations, and strong color. As part of a well-regarded cultural set depicting prominent Austrian figures, Scott #518 remains a desirable stamp for collectors of composers, portrait issues, and postwar Austrian definitives.

A classic, clean example of Austria’s tradition of high-quality portrait engraving.