Irish Art Treasures, Limited Edition Set
Ireland · 1980 · 15p
This set of four stamps, issued in 1980, showcases details from Ireland's most famous illuminated manuscripts. The designs feature intricate Celtic knotwork and stylized figures from the Book of Kells, the Book of Durrow, and the Book of Armagh. The stamps celebrate the rich artistic and cultural heritage of early medieval Ireland.
Issued to highlight Ireland's significant contributions to early Christian art, these stamps brought the beauty of ancient manuscripts, normally housed in libraries, to a wider public audience.
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Photogravure
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