Issued in 1999, this Austrian commemorative pair honors two of Vienna’s most celebrated composers. The 7 Schilling stamp marks the 100th death anniversary of Johann Strauss II (“the Waltz King”), famed for masterpieces like The Blue Danube. The 8 Schilling stamp commemorates the 150th death anniversary of Johann Strauss I, who introduced the Viennese waltz to prominence. Both stamps, designed by O. Stefferl, feature finely engraved portraits with elegant striped backgrounds symbolizing music’s rhythm. A key issue for collectors of Austrian music-themed stamps, it highlights Vienna’s central role in 19th-century European music.