Ireland 1937-1949 Definitive Series

Ireland · 1937 ·

This definitive series, issued from 1937 to 1949, features the Irish harp, a national symbol, as its central design element. The stamps are inscribed with 'Éire', the Irish name for Ireland, reflecting the country's new constitution and identity. The series includes various denominations and colors to cover different postal rates.

Issued following the adoption of the 1937 Constitution of Ireland, which established the modern Irish state and officially named it 'Éire'. This series represents a significant step in asserting national identity through postage.