uncommon1900-1945

Irish Free State 5/- King George V Rialtas Overprint

Name: Irish Free State 5/- King George V Rialtas Overprint
Brand: Irish Free State

Irish Free State · 1922 · 5/-

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George V, facing left, with a five-line overprint in Irish text 'Rialtas Sealadaċ na hÉireann 1922' applied vertically on the left side.

This stamp represents a pivotal moment in Irish history, being one of the first issues of the newly independent Irish Free State, created by overprinting existing British stamps to signify the new government's authority.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint independence commemorative

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_for_Posts_and_Telegraphs" class="extiw" title="en:Minister for Posts and Telegraphs">Department of Posts and Telegraphs</a> · License: Public domain

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