Austria – Scott # 551

Description

Austria Scott #551 (1957)
3s Carmine Rose – Burgenland Costume
Mint Never Hinged

Issued in 1957 as part of the long-running Tracht (Costume) definitive series, Scott #551 depicts a woman in traditional Burgenland regional dress. The engraving emphasizes the agricultural character of the region, showing the figure holding a bundle of grain while wearing the practical, modest attire typical of Burgenland’s rural communities.

Printed in carmine rose, the design demonstrates the clean lines and careful shading that defined Austria’s mid-century engraved issues. This example is Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum, strong color, and clean perforations.

A solid addition for collectors specializing in Austrian costumes, ethnographic themes, or the later printings of the Tracht series.