Ireland 1929 O'Connell Street, Dublin

Ireland · 1929 · 2s 6d

This definitive stamp features a detailed engraving of O'Connell Street in Dublin, looking south towards the O'Connell Bridge. Prominently displayed is the O'Connell Monument, with Nelson's Pillar visible in the background. The design captures the architectural heart of Ireland's capital city during the early years of the Irish Free State.

Issued as part of the first permanent definitive series of the Irish Free State, this high-value stamp was used for parcels and heavier mail, reflecting the nation's establishment of its own postal identity.