Austria – Scott # 531

Description

Austria Scott #531 (1953)
50g Red Brown – Vorarlberg (Bregenzerwald) Costume
Mint Never Hinged

Part of Austria’s admired Tracht (Costume) definitive series, Scott #531 presents a beautifully engraved portrait of a young woman in the traditional costume of the Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg. The design highlights regional craftsmanship, featuring distinctive headwear, embroidered bodice, and a devotional heart symbol marked IHS, reflecting local Catholic tradition.

Issued in 1953 and printed in red brown, this stamp is an excellent example of Austria’s mid-century engraving artistry. This copy is Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum, sharp perforations, and vibrant color.

A superb choice for collectors of Austrian provincial costumes, cultural history themes, and finely engraved European definitives.