The Austria 1953 stamp featuring the front page of Luther's Bible was issued on November 5, 1953, as part of a semi-postal series commemorating the Evangelical Reformation.
The stamp showcases the title page of Martin Luther’s Bible, a pivotal work in the Protestant Reformation. Luther's translation made the Scriptures accessible to German-speaking laypeople, significantly influencing both religion and the German language. The specific edition depicted on the stamp is housed in the Austrian National Library, reflecting Austria's rich Protestant heritage.
This stamp is part of a four-stamp set titled “School”, which also includes:
Historical Lodging House in Steyr – Face value: 70+15 Schilling
Johannes Kepler – Face value: 1.00+0.25 Schilling
Front Page of the Luther Bible – Face value: 1.50+0.40 Schilling
Evangelical School, Karlsplatz Vienna – Face value: 3.00+0.75 Schilling
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