Austria year 1963 stamp Architectural Monuments in Austria MNH(**)
in 1963, Austria continued its long-running and popular definitive series featuring Architectural Monuments (Architekturdenkmäler).
This series began in the late 1940s and features various castles, palaces, and historic buildings from across the nine Austrian states.
🏰 Key Details of the 1963 Issues
The 1963 issues were additions to the ongoing series, typically featuring new buildings or changes to the denominations/colors of earlier stamps.
| Denomination | Monument / Building | Color | Scott Catalog No. |
| 0.30 S | Hofburg (Vienna) | Dark Blue | 772 |
| 0.50 S | Hofburg (Vienna) | Red | 773 |
| 1.50 S | Schönbrunn Palace (Vienna) | Dark Green | 774 |
| 2.40 S | Belvedere Palace (Vienna) | Dark Brown | 775 |
Series Background
The “Architectural Monuments” set is one of Austria’s most extensive definitive series, characterized by:
- Design Style: Simple, clear, and focused on the architectural drawing or engraving of the building.
- Duration: The series was issued and re-issued for over a decade, with new stamps appearing throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
- Common Buildings: Many stamps feature famous landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, St.2 Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), and various medieval castles like the Burg Hochosterwitz.3
The 1963 stamps are collected as part of this broader, historically significant Austrian stamp series.
