Irish Eire Stamp Appraisal

Irish Éire Stamp

This item is an Irish postage stamp, characterized by its prominent green and white color scheme. The stamp features a central oval motif with what appears to be a compass needle pointing upwards, surrounded by intricate Celtic knotwork designs. The word "ÉIRE" is visible at the top of the stamp, identifying its country of origin. The bottom of the stamp shows text that reads "AG DINSIU" and a denomination that is partially obscured but appears to be '1/2d' based on similar historical Irish stamps. The stamp has perforated edges, which are characteristic of postage stamps, suggesting it was once part of a larger sheet. The overall condition shows signs of use, with a postmark or cancellation mark heavily obscuring parts of the central design and the top left corner, indicating it has been used for postage. Some minor wear and slight discoloration are also apparent on the paper itself. The Celtic knotwork suggests a design style popular during the early to mid-20th century in Ireland, likely dating from the period following Ireland's independence when national symbols were heavily incorporated into official designs. The quality of printing appears standard for a postage stamp of its era, with clear lines despite the postmark. The green ink is quite vibrant.