This striking 1980 Austrian issue honors Alfred Wegener, the pioneering geophysicist and Greenland explorer famed for proposing the theory of continental drift. The design features a finely engraved portrait of Wegener in Arctic gear, with imagery of Greenland research huts and dog-sledge expeditions in the background—capturing his polar field work. Printed in deep blue tones, the stamp showcases Austria’s high-quality engraving tradition and pays tribute to Wegener’s scientific legacy and tragic final expedition. A desirable thematic item for collectors of science, exploration, and Arctic studies.