Description: This stamp is a 30-groschen (30g) definitive issue from the Second Republic of Austria. Printed in a distinct gray-purple ink, the design highlights a young Austrian woman dressed in the traditional folk costume (Tracht) of the Pongau district in Salzburg. She is depicted wearing a traditional wide-brimmed hat, carrying a bundle of tools or harvested crops over her shoulder, and confidently placing her hand on her hip. The words "Republik Österreich" are boldly lettered in a stylized Gothic-inspired font across the top border. The face value "30 g" is positioned on the left side, while the regional designation "SALZBURG PONGAU" is inscribed subtly along the bottom margin. A partial, wavy postmark lines the bottom-left corner, indicating its historical postal usage.
Circa: Mid 20th Century
Condition: Used - Hinged
Notes:
Following the turmoil of World War II, Austria used the "Provincial Costumes" (Volkstrachten) definitive series to rebuild its postal identity, featuring nearly 40 different regional dresses to foster national unity.
The artwork for this intricate series was designed by Josef Seger, a prominent Austrian graphic artist, and the plates were masterfully engraved by the State Printing Office (Österreichische Staatsdruckerei) in Vienna.