Maximum card Mariazell (Styria)

 

Yt:AT 703

Maxicard 100th Birthday of Karl Renner

 

YT: 1180

Stamp: Austria – Commemorative issue “Dr. Karl Renner – 1870–1970” – 2 Schilling, purple (Issue: 14.12.1970)

Postmark: Vienna – First Day Cancellation with commemorative inscription – 14.12.1970

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard presenting a formal portrait composition associated with Dr. Karl Renner. The lower section includes a printed quotation in German and a facsimile signature. (edition unknown)

Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp commemorates the centenary of Dr. Karl Renner, and the postcard’s subject matter likewise refers to him, forming a complete thematic alignment between the philatelic element and the illustrated card.

Geographic: Both the stamp and the First Day Cancellation originate from Austria, matching the national context represented in the postcard’s imagery and text.

Temporal: The postmark date (14.12.1970) matches the official issue date of the stamp, ensuring perfect temporal concordance.

Assassination of Dollfuss, Dr. Engelbert (1934)

Country: Austria

Issue: Definitive series - Assassination of Dollfuss, Dr. Engelbert

Date of Issue: 21/10/1934

Postmark: Commemorative cancellation in violet ink, reading Weinbauausstellung – St. Pölten, dated 15.XI.34 (15 November 1934), with a stylized grape motif symbolizing the wine exhibition.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration showing Engelbert Dollfuss standing behind an ornate desk in a richly decorated interior. The desk contains inkstands, papers, and a telephone, while the background features a large mirror and decorative vases, emphasizing an official setting. The printed caption reads “Bundeskanzler Dr. Dollfuss †”, indicating the subject as the Austrian Federal Chancellor. (Edition Unknwon)

Austrian commemorative or special stamp "RAVAG JUBILÄUMS-AUSSTELLUNG". "RAVAG" was the acronym for Österreichische Radioverkehrs AG (Austrian broadcasting company), and the exhibition marked a commemorative anniversary of the company.

The canceled stamp is an Austrian charity stamp (“Winterhilfe” or “Winter Aid”), issued in 1933 or 1934. The surcharge of “2g” (2 groschen) was allocated to charity.

Catalog Reference Yvert & Tellier: Austria – Assassination of Dollfuss, Dr. Engelbert No. 459