Austria postage stamps year 1928 Dr. Michael HAINISCH set

Austria postage stamps year 1928 Dr. Michael HAINISCH set MNH**

The Austrian postage stamp set issued in 1928 featuring Dr. Michael Hainisch is a Semi-Postal (Charity) Commemorative Issue marking the 10th Anniversary of the First Republic of Austria.

Key Details of the Set

This set is significant as it not only commemorates a major political anniversary but also raised funds for a charitable cause.

• Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Austria (November 12, 1918).
• Subject: Dr. Michael Hainisch (1858–1940), who served as the first President of Austria from 1920 to 1928.
• Issue Date: November 5, 1928.
• Type: Semi-Postal (Charity) stamps. This means the sale price was double the face value (e.g., 10 Groschen postage + 10 Groschen surcharge), with the surcharge amount dedicated to a benevolent purpose.
• Charity Purpose: The surcharge was for the War Orphans and Invalid Children Fund (Kriegswaisen- und Invalidenkinderfonds).

Stamp Values and Colors

The set consists of four values, all sharing the same portrait design of President Hainisch: