Austria postage stamps year 1947 Landscapes MNH complete set
🇦🇹 Austria – 1947 “Landscapes” Definitive Stamp Series
📮 Background
After World War II, Austria issued a series of definitive stamps depicting Austrian landscapes and scenic views. Many of the values originally printed between 1945 and 1947 were reissued with new colours in 1947 following a currency reform, making the 1947 Landscapes series a distinctive and collectable group in Austrian philately.
These stamps were used for everyday postage and remained in use well into the early 1950s.
📅 1947 Landscapes Series (Selected Values & Subjects)
The set is extensive — with around 16 different designs in the 1947 colour‑changed group — each showing a notable natural or cultural landscape in Austria.
Here are some typical values and their themes:
| Catalogue (Approx Michel) | Subject / Landscape |
|---|---|
| Mi 838 | Lermoos, Tirol — Alpine village vista |
| Mi 839 | Leopoldsberg near Wien (Vienna) |
| Mi 840 | Burg (Castle) Hochosterwitz, Kärnten |
| Mi 841 | Forchtenstein, Burgenland |
| Mi 843 | Neusiedler See, Burgenland |
| Mi 844 | Mariazell, Steiermark |
| Mi 846 | Semmering, Niederösterreich |
| Mi 847 | Badgastein, Salzburg |
| Mi 848 | Kaisergebirge, Tirol |
| Mi 849 | Marterl bei Tragöss, Steiermark |
| Mi 850 | Dürnstein, Niederösterreich |
| Mi 851 | St. Christoph am Arlberg, Tirol |
| Mi 853 | Schönbrunn Schlosspark, Wien |
📌 Note: The Landscapes series in 1947 isn’t always issued as a single beautifully labeled set with one date; rather, it comprises multiple definitive values carrying similar scenic themes. They are collectively known as part of the “Landschaften” or Landscapes definitive series re‑released after currency reform in late 1947.
🌄 Themes & Designs
- Alpine scenery: Many values show mountain villages, peaks and Passes, reflecting Austria’s alpine heritage (e.g., Lermoos, Semmering, Kaisergebirge).
- Historic towns and sites: Some stamps depict historic cultural landmarks, such as Dürnstein on the Danube.
- Lakes & regions: The Neusiedler See stamp celebrates Austria’s distinctive steppe lake landscape.
- Parks & architecture: The Schönbrunn Schlosspark design ties natural scenery with architectural elegance.
