Ireland year 1975 stamps – Europa Cept MNH**
The 1975 Europa CEPT issue from Ireland was part of the annual series where European postal administrations issued stamps on a common theme chosen by CEPT (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations).
The common theme for all Europa CEPT member countries in 1975 was “Painting”.
Ireland’s stamps for this issue featured details from a famous Irish painting.
| Denomination | Description of Design | Catalog Number (Scott) | Catalog Number (Stanley Gibbons – SG) |
| 7 pence (7p) | Detail from the painting “Castletown Hunt” (shows dogs and horses) | #369 | #371 |
| 9 pence (9p) | Another detail from the painting “Castletown Hunt” (shows horses and riders) | #370 | #372 |
Key Information:
- Date of Issue: April 28, 1975
- Theme: Europa CEPT – Painting
- Original Artwork: The stamps illustrate details from the 18th-century painting “The Castletown Hunt” by Robert Healy (c. 1743 – 1771).
- Designer: R. Kyne (who adapted the painting for the stamp design).
- Number of Stamps in Set: 2
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