2505 Alpenvorland - Adria: 1945 Views set 5c-30L,imperf on yellow paper, prepared but unissued. Superb fresh MUH, all from sheet cnrs. Mi only mentioned, Sass 1-16 cat €600+ as normal paper. Attractive & rare issue whose origin is not fully clear. (16) (P) $130 $200
2506 Austria: 1938 Swastika opts on Costumes set 3Rpf/3g, 6Rpf/12g, 8Rpf/20g & 12Rpf/24g, prepared but unissued as not approved by the authorities in Berlin postal ministry, apparently as they objected to the old country inscription “Österreich” clearly showing at top. Superb fresh MUH. Mi BIII-EIII. Very rare set that is almost never offered for sale. 2011 Ceremuga photo-cert. (4) (P) $700 $1000
