FACTS & FIGURES

On March 10, 1951, the Austrian postal authorities issued a four stamps set to publicize and to fund the huge post-war reconstruction effort. In the "Moscow Declaration" of 30 October 1943, the Allies designated Austria as the first "victim" of "Hitler's aggression" and its restoration as a "free and independent" country as their long-term objective. After the war, the situation in Austria, especially in the cities, was desperate: There was hardly any food, many flats where bombed, public transport and health care was practically non-existent.  

PRINT SPECIFICATIONS

 Page Dimensions: 270mm X 297mm

 Compatible with: All Lighthouse 13-Rings Binders

Paper type: Heavy Acid-Free Cardboard 240gr/sq.m

 Paper Color: Cream

 Printing Method: Professional Offset                                      

 Text Language:  English                                            

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