Austria – Scott # 587

Description

Austria Scott #587 (Mint Never Hinged) pays tribute to Hugo Wolf (1860–1903), one of Austria’s most celebrated composers of Lieder. Issued as part of a mid-century commemorative series honoring cultural icons, this 1.50s stamp features a dramatic engraved portrait framed by stylized laurel motifs along the vertical borders. Printed in a deep blue-violet shade, the design captures both the intensity and refinement associated with Wolf’s musical legacy.

This example is MNH with full original gum, displaying fresh color, sharp impression, and clean perforations. A particularly attractive issue for collectors of Austrian music history, engraved portrait stamps, or 20th-century European commemoratives.