Description: This monochromatic slate-grey postage stamp features a prominent central heraldic shield divided into four quadrants, representing the historic provinces of Ireland: Leinster's harp, Connacht's split eagle and armed hand, Ulster's red hand on a checkered field, and Munster's three crowns. The shield is set against a dark hatched background heavily surrounded by an intricate, weaving border of shamrock vines. The country name "Éire" is written in a stylized Gaelic script in a banner at the top, while the denomination text "ceithre phinsine" is nestled between two white square boxes framing the numeral "4" at the base.
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Used - Hinged
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