uncommon1900-1945

Hitler stamp overprinted 'Österreich' (Austria)

Name: Hitler stamp overprinted 'Österreich' (Austria)
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1945 · 12 Pfennig

The stamp features a profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, originally issued by the German Reich, subsequently overprinted with 'Österreich' (Austria) in black ink. The original denomination '12' is visible below the portrait.

These stamps were originally issued by Nazi Germany. The 'Österreich' overprint signifies Austria's re-establishment as an independent nation after World War II, using existing German Reich stamps as provisional issues.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

heads-of-state political occupation overprint war provisional

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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