Friday, October 7, 2011

Ireland - Europa

Ireland - Europa

This stamp was part of one of  the early issues for Europe CEPT (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations)  In this stamp, the letter O of the word Europa is replaced with a Roman mail-coach wheel with 19 spokes, 1 for each 1960 member of CEPT. It is based on a design by Finnish artist Pentti Rahikainen. 

Perforations:14
Date of Issue: 1960

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