Issued in the immediate post-World War II period, this Austrian semi-postal set highlights the human cost of war through powerful engraved imagery of prisoners, forced labor, and family suffering. Each stamp includes a charity surcharge (+) dedicated to post-war social relief, making the set both historically significant and socially meaningful. The stark designs reflect Austria’s post-war recovery era and are regarded as an important early Second Republic issue. A strong thematic choice for collectors of post-war Europe, humanitarian issues, and semi-postals.

Set Details

• Country: Austria

• Year of Issue: 1946

• Postal Authority: Republik Österreich

• Type: Semi-Postal (Charity Issue)

• Theme: Prisoners of War, Post-War Relief, Humanitarian Aid