Austria – Scott # 612

Description

Austria Scott #612 (Mint Never Hinged) was issued in 1956 for the XXIII International Congress for Housing and Town Planning, held in Vienna. The design is distinctly modern, featuring a stylized global grid overlaid with red urban-planning symbols representing various forms of housing and development. The mint green and red color scheme reflects the mid-century graphic aesthetic associated with urban studies and international congresses of the period.

This example is MNH with full original gum, showing bright color, clean perforations, and a strong impression. An appealing choice for collectors of architectural themes, urban-planning congress issues, or mid-20th-century Austrian commemoratives.