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Austria 1922 Composers Series: Ludwig van Beethoven

Name: Austria 1922 Composers Series: Ludwig van Beethoven
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1922 · 10 kr

This stamp features a portrait of the renowned German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), who spent much of his career in Vienna. The design is part of a definitive series honoring seven famous composers with strong ties to Austria. The portrait is framed by ornate scrollwork, typical of the artistic style of the era.

Issued by the First Austrian Republic during a period of hyperinflation, this series celebrated the nation's immense cultural heritage in music. It was one of the first major thematic sets issued by the new republic after the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Themes

composers music famous-people portraits ludwig-van-beethoven

Catalog Numbers

sg454

scott268

michel401

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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

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