{"product_id":"scg4096-austria-1948-violet-viola-odorata-semi-postal-stamp","title":"SCG4096 - Austria 1948 – Violet (Viola odorata) Semi-Postal Stamp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIssued by Austria in 1948, this semi-postal stamp features a finely engraved depiction of the violet (Viola odorata), a delicate flower commonly associated with spring and modesty. The design is framed with ornamental patterns in dark violet, contrasting beautifully with the lilac and green shading of the flower and leaves. The stamp bears the inscription “REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH” at the base. Its face value is \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e10 groschen\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an added surtax of \u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e5 groschen\u003c\/strong\u003e, designated to raise funds for social and cultural causes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eH. Strohofer\u003c\/strong\u003e and engraved by \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eH. Ranzoni d. J.\u003c\/strong\u003e, this issue belongs to Austria’s Semi-Postal Flower Series, a popular post-war philatelic set.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"881\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"909\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1948\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"951\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Postal Flower Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"987\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 + 5 groschen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1018\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flora (Violets)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1049\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e H. Strohofer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1082\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eEngraver:\u003c\/strong\u003e H. Ranzoni Jr.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1116\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eCollector’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis semi-postal issue is highly collectible due to its classic engraving, floral theme, and post-war Austrian philatelic history. It appeals both to topical collectors of flowers and to those specializing in Austrian semi-postals. Mint condition examples with strong color and clear margins are especially prized.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45574564020395,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20250831_131__9.jpg?v=1756807439","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg4096-austria-1948-violet-viola-odorata-semi-postal-stamp","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}