First Irish Free State Overprint Stamp
Ireland · 1922 · ½ Penny
This green halfpenny stamp features a portrait of King George V, overprinted in black with 'Saorstát Éireann 1922'. It represents one of the first stamps issued by the newly formed Irish Free State, utilizing existing British stock.
Issued in 1922, this stamp signifies the philatelic transition following Ireland's War of Independence and the establishment of the Irish Free State, replacing British postal authority and marking a new era of Irish sovereignty.
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