Tag: 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 who was Emperor of Austria, … Read More
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 typographed and issued in denominations … Read More
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 and, from 1932 to 1934, … Read More
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 or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of … Read More
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 Mercury. The red Mercury stamp … Read More
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 in this series that is … Read More
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 of this issue that was … Read More
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 to be more attractive in … Read More