Ireland 1980 Europa CEPT - Historical Events
Ireland · 1980 · 12p
This stamp was issued as part of the annual Europa CEPT series, with the 1980 theme being 'Historical Events'. The design features an intricate, stylized illustration of a hand writing in a manuscript, reminiscent of the famous Book of Kells, celebrating Ireland's rich literary and scribal history.
The Europa stamp series began in 1956 to promote cooperation and shared culture among European postal administrations. The 1980 theme highlighted significant historical moments or traditions from each participating nation.
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Photogravure
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