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SCG7397 - Ireland 1939 “Irish in America Sesquicentennial” (2d Red)
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Issued by Éire (Ireland) in 1939, this striking 2 pence red commemorative stamp marks the 150th anniversary (1789–1939) of the Irish in America. The design features a bold composition of symbolic imagery: a portrait of an Irish settler, the American eagle clutching arrows and olive branches (symbolizing strength and peace), and Ireland’s national harp, representing the homeland. The bilingual inscription in Irish reads “Ceiliúradh Muintir na hÉireann – Cuimhne 150adh bliain bunaithe Aimeirice” (“Celebration of the Irish People – 150th Anniversary of the Founding of America”).
This issue celebrates the enduring cultural and historical ties between Ireland and the United States, emphasizing the shared democratic spirit and the contributions of Irish immigrants to American life. Designed in a bold red color, it is one of Ireland’s most distinctive pre-war commemoratives.
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