Inhabited by the Celts and Illyrians, was conquered by the Romans and then the Lombards, Ostrogoths, Bavarians and Franks occupied the territory that was germanicized. In 1804 was founded the Austrian Empire was transformed in 1867 into the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. In 1918, Austria became a republic and was annexed to the Third Reich in 1938. At the end of World War II, after the defeat of Nazi Austria was occupied by the Allies until 1955, when the state became independent again.
1945/47 Selection of stamps - views
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