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Ireland 1954 Marian Year Commemorative Set
common1945-1980

Ireland 1954 Marian Year Commemorative Set

Ireland · 1954 ·

This set of two commemorative stamps was issued by Ireland in 1954 to mark the Marian Year. The stamps likely feature religious iconography associated with the Virgin Mary, celebrating the Catholic observance.

The Marian Year of 1954 was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII for the Catholic Church, encouraging devotion to the Virgin Mary worldwide. Ireland, a predominantly Catholic nation, issued these stamps to participate in the global observance.

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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