Austria postage stamps year 1946 Re-construction of St. Stephan’s Church

Austria postage stamps year 1946 Re-construction of St. Stephan’s Church MNH(**)

the 1946 St. Stephen’s Cathedral Reconstruction Semi-Postal Stamp Set. This issue was created to raise funds for the repair of St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) in Vienna, which was severely damaged by fire in April 1945 during the final days of World War II.

Stamp Details

• Country: Austria
• Year of Issue: 1946
• Theme: Reconstruction of St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
• Type: Semi-Postal stamps (a surcharge was added to the face value, with the additional funds going toward the rebuilding effort).
• Total Stamps in Set: 10 values.
• Catalog Numbers:
  • Scott Catalog: Nos. B189–B198
  • Michel Catalog: Nos. 791–800 (or 791/0)
• Designs: The stamps feature various architectural details, altars, and statues from the damaged cathedral.