E442-Austria 20g Folk Costume Stamp – Vorarlberg Montafon – Strip of 4 – Used

Title
Austria 20g Folk Costume Stamp – Vorarlberg Montafon – Strip of 4 – Used – Republik Österreich
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Austria
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Condition
Used
Original vintage stamps with visible postal cancellations
Strip of 4 with original perforations intact
Rear shows hinge remnants / disturbed gum, no tears
Overall good collectible condition for used Austrian definitives
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
Year of Issue: c. 1948–1951
Denomination: 20 Groschen
Currency: Austrian Groschen
Theme: Folk Costume / Traditional Dress
Design: Vorarlberg (Montafon traditional costume)
Type: Definitive stamp
Format: Strip of 4 (vertical)
Cancellation: Yes (postally used)
Quality: Used
Certification: Uncertified
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Description (you can paste this directly into eBay)
Vintage Austrian definitive stamps from the Republik Österreich folk costume series, featuring the Vorarlberg (Montafon) traditional dress design.
This lot consists of a vertical strip of four 20g stamps, postally used, with clear cancellations. Reverse shows typical hinge marks consistent with age. A nice historical philatelic item suitable for collectors of Austrian, European, or folk costume-themed stamps.
Please see photos for exact condition.
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💷 Valuation & Pricing
Estimated Market Value
Individual used stamp: £0.50 – £1.00
Strip of 4 used: £2.00 – £4.00
Condition prevents premium pricing, but strip format adds interest
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
👉 £3.99 Buy It Now
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This leaves room for negotiation while staying competitive.
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Auction Option (Optional)
Starting Price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Result: £2.00 – £3.50
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✅ Recommendation
✔ Best option: Buy It Now at £3.99 with offers
✔ Combine with other Austrian or European stamps for better visibility
✔ Add “Vintage”, “1940s”, and “Folk Costume” keywords for search reach