Austria – Scott # 552
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Austria Scott #552 (1957), 3.50s Gray Green – Lower Austria Costume (1850). MNH with full original gum and sharp detail. Handsome engraved issue from the Tracht definitive series.
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Austria Scott #552 (1957)
3.50s Gray Green – Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) Costume, 1850
Mint Never Hinged
Issued in 1957 within Austria’s esteemed Tracht (Costume) definitive series, Scott #552 portrays a woman in mid-19th-century Lower Austrian dress. The engraving shows the figure holding a wineglass and jug, reflecting the region’s long-standing viticultural traditions. The bonnet, ribboned gown, and poised stance capture the elegance and practicality of Lower Austrian attire in 1850.
Printed in gray green, the stamp features the refined shading and crisp linework typical of Austria’s mid-century engraving. This example is Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum, clean perforations, and excellent color.
A notable addition for collectors of Austrian cultural issues, historical dress, and engraved definitives.
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