Irish Free State 1922 Provisional Government Overprints Set
Ireland · 1922 · Set of various denominations (1/2d to 10s)
A set of 15 British King George V definitive stamps, overprinted with 'Rialtas Sealadach na hÉireann 1922' (Provisional Government of Ireland 1922). These overprints were issued to serve as the first stamps of the newly formed Irish Free State.
These stamps mark a pivotal moment in Irish history, representing the establishment of the Irish Free State following the Anglo-Irish Treaty and centuries of British rule. They symbolize the nascent sovereignty of the new nation.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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