Austria 1946 Anti-Fascist Exposition Unissued Set
Austria · 1946 · 12g + 38g, 24g + 76g
This is a set of two unissued stamps prepared for an Anti-Fascist Exposition in Vienna in 1946. The designs feature a map of Austria with a broken chain, symbolizing liberation from Nazism. The denominations were 12g+38g (red) and 24g+76g (blue), with the surtax intended to support the exhibition.
These stamps were designed in the immediate aftermath of World War II to commemorate Austria's liberation and its first anti-fascist exhibition. However, they were never officially issued, making them a fascinating and rare piece of postwar philatelic history.
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Photogravure
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