Centenary of the Irish Civil War - National Stamp

Centenary of the Irish Civil War  National Stamps




The Civil War in Ireland was a hugely significant and divisive episode which had a long-lasting impact on Irish society and politics. To mark the centenary of this traumatic period in Irish history, An Post issued a stamp on June 25 that focuses on the incident that began the war.

This stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of hostilities on June 28, 1922 consists of a painting of the burning of the Four Courts in Dublin by artist Mick O’Dea, titled ‘Commencement of Hostilities’.

Specifications


Illustrator: Mick O’Dea
Design: Image Now
Value and Quantity: N (122k)
Size: 30mm x 40.5mm
Paper: TR 102gsm PVA gum
Colour: Multicolour with phosphor tagging
Make-up: Sheetlet of 16
Perforation: 14 x 13.25
Printing Process: Lithography
Printer: Royal Joh. Enschedé