Austria 1936 Skiing FIS Races, Innsbruck

Name: Austria 1936 Skiing FIS Races, Innsbruck
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1936 · 30 Groschen

This semi-postal stamp features a dynamic design of a downhill skier in action against a mountainous backdrop. It was issued to commemorate the International Ski Federation (FIS) races held in Innsbruck, Austria. The surtax on the stamp was intended to support the event and promote winter sports in the country.

Issued in 1936, this stamp reflects the growing popularity of alpine skiing as a competitive sport in Europe during the interwar period, with Austria being a central location for major events.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

sports skiing winter-sports mountains innsbruck

Catalog Numbers

sgC104

scottB142

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.