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European stamp collectors will be thrilled by the wide selection of Austrian stamps available here at Treasure Coast Stamps. Austrian stamps are world renowned for their exceptional fine quality and interesting history making them an ideal addition to any stamp collection, so we’re going to give you a little taste of what these stamps have to offer.

On June 1, 1850, the first series of Austrian stamps were issued. This first stamp featured a coat of arms under the KK Post-Stempel Text. These stamps were printed on rough handmade paper until 1854, which was the year when the smooth machine was invented. The smooth machine made it possible to create sleeker paper for stamps. The initial issue was followed up by another series between 1858 and 1861 featuring the profile of Emperor Franz Josef, a leader who ruled as Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia for 68 years.

One thing many people notice right away about Austrian stamps is that the word Austria never appears on the stamp. The reason behind this is back in the 19th century when issues served the entirety of Central Europe. Any stamp of Austria’s would also serve for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, East Ukraine, Romania, South Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Austria and Hungary. However, like many other European and Scandinavian nations, such as Denmark, Germany, etc., the name of the state of Austria switched countless times. Part of the beauty of stamp collecting is learning as well the history behind the stamps.

European stamp collectors will be thrilled by the wide selection of Austrian stamps available here at Treasure Coast Stamps. Austrian stamps are world renowned for their exceptional fine quality and interesting history making them an ideal addition to any stamp collection, so we’re going to give you a little taste of what these stamps have to offer.Whether you are a European stamp collector who wants to add Austrian stamps to your personal collection or a stamp-selling business seeking out valuable additions to your collection, contact Treasure Coast Stamps for more details.

On June 1, 1850, the first series of Austrian stamps were issued. This first stamp featured a coat of arms under the KK Post-Stempel Text. These stamps were printed on rough handmade paper until 1854, which was the year when the smooth machine was invented. The smooth machine made it possible to create sleeker paper for stamps. The initial issue was followed up by another series between 1858 and 1861 featuring the profile of Emperor Franz Josef, a leader who ruled as Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia for 68 years.

One thing many people notice right away about Austrian stamps is that the word Austria never appears on the stamp. The reason behind this is back in the 19th century when issues served the entirety of Central Europe. Any stamp of Austria’s would also serve for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, East Ukraine, Romania, South Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Austria and Hungary. However, like many other European and Scandinavian nations, such as Denmark, Germany, etc., the name of the state of Austria switched countless times. Part of the beauty of stamp collecting is learning as well the history behind the stamps.

Whether you are a European stamp collector who wants to add Austrian stamps to your personal collection or a stamp-selling business seeking out valuable additions to your collection, contact Treasure Coast Stamps for more details.