This is a 1 penny (1d) stamp from Ireland, issued in 1922, shortly after the establishment of the Irish Free State. The design features a map of Ireland, including the six counties of Northern Ireland, framed by intricate Celtic ornamentation. At the top is the inscription “ÉIRE” in Gaelic script, marking the first time the Irish name of the country appeared on postage stamps.

Printed in red, this issue belongs to Ireland’s first definitive series and is considered historically important as it symbolized Ireland’s independence from British rule. The text “pingin” at the bottom translates to “penny” in Irish.

For collectors, this stamp is highly significant, representing both Ireland’s philatelic and political identity during the early years of nationhood. Postmarked examples like this one highlight its postal use in the transitional Free State period.