Monday, December 3, 2012

Christmas 2007 of Ireland



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Since 1971 An Post ( Ireland) has released  a set of stamps  that imaginative and colorful to celebrate the Christmas festive season. The Christmas stamp don't just carry mail, but they remind of all the things to the Christmas meaning.








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On November 8, 2007, An Post released a set of three stamps that depict the traditional images associated with Christmas. The issue stamps are based on original illustrations, produced in acrylics.






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The Classical images are shown on stamp, the Presentation  in  the Temple ( 78c), the Magi (55c) and the Adoration of the Shepherds (self adhesive –55c).

The stamps being issued for the 2007 season continue a time honored custom which not just pleased the eye, but warm the heart as well.

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