common1900-1945

Austria 1940 Winter Relief Semi-Postal Stamp

Name: Austria 1940 Winter Relief Semi-Postal Stamp
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1940 · 12+8 Pf

This semi-postal stamp was issued as part of the Winterhilfswerk (Winter Relief) series. The design features a simple, stylized image intended to evoke feelings of community and support during the winter months. The denomination includes a surcharge of 8 Pfennig, which was collected to fund charitable activities for the needy.

Issued during the Anschluss period when Austria was part of the German Reich, this stamp is an example of the social welfare programs promoted by the Nazi regime during World War II.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

winter-relief charity semi-postal world-war-ii

Catalog Numbers

scottB177

michel758

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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

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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