Bidspirit auction | Rare 1910 Mozart Salzburg ”Grundsteinlegung”

Rare 1910 Mozart Salzburg ”Grundsteinlegung” Commemorative Postcard – Special Cancellation Description A highly collectible, original 1910 commemorative postcard celebrating the laying of the foundation stone (Grundsteinlegung) of the Mozarthaus in Salzburg. This event marked the beginning of the International Mozarteum Foundation building. Key Features Event Date: August 6, 1910. Philatelic Highlights: Features a rare Sonderstempel (special cancellation) on a green 5-heller Austrian stamp, specifically for the foundation stone ceremony. Includes the large purple ”Mozart Feier Salzburg 1910” commemorative cachet on the reverse. Artwork: Elaborate front illustration featuring a portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart framed by laurel wreaths, musical instruments (violin/clarinet), and sheet music. Publisher: Published by the Mozart-Gemeinde; printed by R. Diesel, Salzburg. Historical Significance: A premium piece of Mozartiana and Salzburg history, documenting the birth of one of the world's most famous music institutions.