Ireland – Scott # 141, used
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Ireland Scott #141 is a 1949 commemorative stamp honoring nationalist poet and thinker Thomas Davis, issued for the centenary of his death. Offered used, with clear design detail and sound overall condition.
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Description
Issued in 1949, Ireland Scott #141 commemorates the centenary of the death of Thomas Davis (1814–1845), one of the most influential figures of the Young Ireland movement and a foundational voice in Irish cultural nationalism. Davis was a poet, political thinker, and editor whose writings helped shape 19th-century Irish identity and nationalist thought.
The design features a strong engraved portrait of Thomas Davis in profile, rendered in a bold monochromatic green. The composition is framed by dense horizontal line work, giving the stamp a serious, almost classical gravitas befitting its subject. Inscriptions identify Davis by name and include his life dates, reinforcing the commemorative nature of the issue.
With a denomination of 1 penny, this stamp was intended for everyday domestic correspondence and saw wide postal use. As a result, used examples are common, but well-centered copies with clear detail remain desirable for collectors of Irish commemoratives and political history themes.
This example is offered used, showing a visible cancellation with solid remaining detail and intact perforations. A historically meaningful issue reflecting Ireland’s continued engagement with its nationalist heritage in the post-independence era.
Country: Ireland
Year of Issue: 1949
Scott Number: 141
Denomination: 1 penny
Condition: Used
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