
Austrian rare stamps



AUSTRIA – 1858, 2kr Yellow Emperor Franz Josef stamp – worth $2,600
2kr yellow Emperor Franz Josef stamp was issued by Austria Post on November 1, 1858. It features the 28 year old Emperor Franz Josef I […]

AUSTRIA – 1859,1kr Black Lombardy-Venetia stamp – worth $2,800
The first postage stamps of the Austrian Empire were released on 1 June 1850 featuring the Habsburg coat of arms and crown. These items were […]

AUSTRIA – 1936, 10sh Dollfuss stamp – worth $3,937
10sh Dollfuss stamp is a remarkable stamp from Austria issued in 1936. The item made in blue colour features Engelbert Dollfuss – an Austrian statesman […]

AUSTRIA – 2005, Dalai Lama stamp – worth $4,660
Dalai Lama stamp is one of the greatest Austria modern philatelic rarities. The Dalai Lamas are believed by Tibetan Buddhists to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara […]

AUSTRIA – 1851, 6kr Yellow newspaper stamp – worth $6,250
The Austrian Empire newspaper stamps were issued between 1851 and 1856.They are typographed on unwatermarked, machine-made paper, and imperforate. Their design shows left-facing profile of […]

AUSTRIA – 1851,30kr rose Mercury newspaper stamp – worth $8,000
Austria was among the first countries to issue stamps purely for use on newspapers. 30kr rose Mercury newspaper stamp is one of the earliest items […]

AUSTRIA – 1850, 45c Lombardy Venetia stamp – worth $19,895
The five definitive Lombardy-Venetia stamps were issued in June 1850, with additional printings through 1857. 45c Grey Blue, type III is one of the scarcest […]

AUSTRIA – 1861, 1kr gray lilac newspaper stamp – worth $29,000
1kr gray lilac newspaper stamp is a notable stamp issued by Austria Post in 1861. However, not the single item but their multiple is considered […]