Austrian Republic Stamp, 4 Heller

This is a perforated postage stamp featuring an image of a traditional Austrian rural or mountainous scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The stamp is predominantly green and white, characteristic of many early postage issues. The top border of the stamp clearly shows the text "OSTERREICH", indicating its origin in Austria. Below this, there is an illustrative depiction that appears to include a figure in a traditional hat, possibly a broad-brimmed Alpine hat, with mountains or a landscape in the background. The denomination '4' is visible in the bottom left corner, likely representing '4 Heller', which was a unit of Austrian currency. The stamp exhibits visible wear, most notably a black cancellation mark that obscures a significant portion of the central image. This cancellation mark suggests the stamp has been used. The edges show typical perforation, though some indentations appear slightly irregular or dulled due to age and handling. The paper quality seems to be standard for postage stamps of its era. The overall condition suggests it is not in pristine, uncirculated state, but its historical context and the legible country and denomination information provide considerable detail for philatelic analysis. There are no clear manufacturer's marks or specific identifying features beyond the country name and denomination, but these are sufficient for general categorization.

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