damo
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Post by damo on Jul 1, 2022 11:53:43 GMT
Just got back from the General Post Office. I love this set that was released in January 22. There is something very attractive about the minimalist design  |
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Post by paul1 on Jul 1, 2022 12:24:38 GMT
thanks for posting. If I wasn't preoccupied with collecting 399 Commonwealth countries I would continue with Eire, but you know what it is - things get in the way, but I've always had a liking for stamps from the emerald isle. I hate to appear thick, though in truth I am when it comes to stamps, but are you saying this is a current set of stamps - there doesn't look to be a value? I'm probably missing something here:-)
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Post by damo on Jul 1, 2022 12:52:19 GMT
thanks for posting. If I wasn't preoccupied with collecting 399 Commonwealth countries I would continue with Eire, but you know what it is - things get in the way, but I've always had a liking for stamps from the emerald isle. I hate to appear thick, though in truth I am when it comes to stamps, but are you saying this is a current set of stamps - there doesn't look to be a value? I'm probably missing something here:-) Hi,yes the issue was the 13th of January 2022, the N is for National Post rate which is now €1.10 |
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Post by paul1 on Jul 1, 2022 13:13:54 GMT
ah, thanks damo - so we now need a mortgage to buy a book of stamps - I'm ancient and can remember when (for the U.K.) it was 3d. in Lsd. I agree, this design is a bit minimalist, but IMHO it's also rather meagre in terms of flair and imagination, and pale too - think of all those wonderful designs and colour from the past. thanks again.
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Post by damo on Jul 1, 2022 13:23:04 GMT
I also should state that this is intaglio printing, so the parts on the stamps that show as buff are almost raised gold.
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swvl
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What I collect: FDCs, plus some US modern and new issues. Topical interests include music, art, literature, baseball, space...
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Post by swvl on Jul 1, 2022 13:26:35 GMT
I quite like these, thanks damo for sharing them. The minimal design has a solemnity that matches the subject. |
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Post by damo on Jul 1, 2022 13:29:44 GMT
I quite like these, thanks damo for sharing them. The minimal design has a solemnity that matches the subject. I very much agree. |
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angore
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Post by angore on Jul 2, 2022 10:15:07 GMT
Minimalist can be good if it has a nice design.
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