Ireland year 1985 stamps Christmas / Paintings MNH complete set
The 1985 Christmas issue from Ireland (Scott #650-652) did not feature famous paintings but rather had designs based on traditional Christmas imagery.
The complete set typically consisted of three stamps, and the common themes and designs for the 1985 Christmas issue included:
- Candle and Holly: One of the denominations is frequently described as featuring a lighted candle and holly.
- Other Festive and Religious Imagery: The other stamps would have featured a variation of traditional Christmas motifs.
The description of the set as featuring “Paintings” may be a general topical categorization used by some stamp dealers, as Christmas issues often reproduce artwork. However, the specific design motifs were:
| Denomination | Theme/Description (General) |
| Low Value (e.g., 22p) | Lighted Candle and Holly |
| Mid Value (e.g., 34p) | Nativity or other Christmas symbol |
| High Value (e.g., 50p/52p) | Nativity or other Christmas symbol |
The set was issued on November 26, 1985. A complete set of Mint Never Hinged (MNH) stamps would consist of all issued denominations in this series without any postmarks or hinge marks.
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