Irish Patriots Series
Ireland · 1970 · 5p, 6p, 1s, 1s9d
This set of four stamps commemorates key figures in the Irish struggle for independence. The designs feature portraits of Theobald Wolfe Tone, Robert Emmet, Thomas Davis, and Charles Stewart Parnell, each rendered in a distinct color against a plain background. The stamps were issued in se-tenant pairs, highlighting the interconnectedness of these historical leaders.
Issued in 1970, this set honors patriots from different eras of Irish history, reflecting the nation's ongoing reflection on its path to becoming a republic.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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