Miner Series Stamp Appraisal

Austrian definitive stamp, 'Miner' series, 3 Groschen

The item is a postage stamp, likely from Austria, given the visible 'OESTERREICH' text. It features a design depicting a miner, characterized by a wide-brimmed hat and carrying a pickaxe over their shoulder. The primary color visible in the design is a reddish-brown or terracotta hue, printed on what appears to be off-white or cream-colored paper. The stamp has a rectangular format with perforated edges, typical of many postage stamps. A numerical value '3' for the 'Groschen' denomination is visible in the lower left corner. The image quality is somewhat blurry, making it difficult to discern fine details, but the general impression is that of a standard definitive stamp. There is a prominent, dark, curved marking across the face of the stamp, which indicates it has been cancelled by postal authorities. This cancellation mark appears to be in an ink color darker than the stamp's printing, possibly black or dark blue, and obscures parts of the miner's figure and the denomination. The cancellation suggests the stamp has been used. The design style appears consistent with early to mid-20th-century European definitive stamp issues. The overall condition appears to be fair, with the visible cancellation being a normal indicator of use rather than damage. The perforations seem intact, though the edge visibility is limited due to the blurriness.