Ireland 1998 Birds Definitive Series (Phosphor Frame)

Ireland · 1998 · Set of 6 (30p, 32p, 35p, 45p, 50p, 60p)

This definitive set features six native Irish birds, each rendered in a detailed, naturalistic style. The birds depicted are the Robin, Goldcrest, Corncrake, Lapwing, Kestrel, and Barn Owl. These stamps were issued with a phosphor frame for automated mail sorting.

Issued as part of a long-running series of definitive stamps showcasing Ireland's native fauna, this set replaced the earlier Irish architecture series and was in common use for postage in the late 1990s.