ABCs of Irish Philately - Newspaper Stamps
From 1774 until 1870 Irish newspapers and journals were subject to tax.
Before printing, the paper was sent to the Stamp Office to be pre-stamped in red using printing plates.
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2d newspaper stamp in use from 1806 to 1832.
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1d newspaper stamp for the Irish Churchman.
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1d newspaper stamp for the Dublin Evening Mail.
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1854 Northern Whig with 1d newspaper stamp.
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© 2005 ÉPA, Éire Philatelic Association
Last Update: 6 December 2005