very rare1900-1945

Ireland 2d Thom Overprint, Coil Stamp

Name: Ireland 2d Thom Overprint, Coil Stamp
Brand: Ireland
Availability: InStock

Ireland · 1922 · 2d

This definitive issue features a map of Ireland, overprinted in black with the Gaelic text 'Rialtas Sealadach na hÉireann 1922' (Provisional Government of Ireland 1922). The overprint was applied by the firm Alex. Thom & Co. of Dublin. This specific variety is a coil stamp, distinguished by its imperforate vertical sides and perforations only at the top and bottom.

Issued during the transitional period following the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, these overprinted British stamps were Ireland's first postage stamps, marking the establishment of the Irish Free State.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint map definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg74b

scott48a

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$18,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$8,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$4,000

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.