Ireland – Scott #s 177-78, used

Description

Issued in 1967, Ireland Scott #177–178 commemorates the 25th anniversary of Aer Lingus, Ireland’s national airline. Founded in 1936, Aer Lingus played a key role in establishing Ireland’s international air links and modernizing transportation to and from the island during the mid-20th century.

The design features a dynamic aviation-themed composition showing aircraft from different eras of the airline’s history. A modern jet airliner is depicted in flight above a stylized airport terminal, while an earlier propeller-driven aircraft appears in the foreground, visually linking Aer Lingus’s pioneering years with its contemporary operations. The clean graphic style and balanced layout reflect the optimism and technological confidence of the jet age.

With denominations of 6p and 1/3, these stamps were intended for domestic and overseas airmail and heavier letter rates, making them practical working stamps that saw regular postal use. Aviation commemoratives of this period remain popular with collectors for their blend of design, technology, and national history.

This pair is offered used, showing visible cancellations with good remaining detail and intact perforations. A strong thematic set for collectors of aviation on stamps, Irish transportation history, or modern Irish commemoratives.

Country: Ireland
Year of Issue: 1967
Scott Numbers: 177–178
Denominations: 6p, 1/3
Condition: Used