Ireland year 1986 Art postage stamps set MNH
The “Art” set issued by Ireland in 1986 commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Mulready Envelope and the first regular Bianconi coach service.
The set consists of three stamps that feature artwork and designs related to these two historical figures and events:
| Denomination | Theme/Subject | Description |
| 28p | William Mulready | Features a stylized representation of the Mulready postal stationery design. William Mulready was the artist commissioned to design the famous prepaid envelope and letter sheet issued in the UK in 1840. |
| 32p | Charles Bianconi Coach | Features a representation of a Bianconi coach and a postal horseman. Charles Bianconi was an Italian-born entrepreneur who established a vast, efficient public transport system in Ireland using horse-drawn carriages and coaches (The Bianconi System). |
| 52p | Postal Imagery / Art | A stamp featuring a postal-themed illustration or an artistic element related to either Mulready’s design or the Bianconi coach service. |
- Issue Date: May 27, 1986
- Catalogue References: Scott #674-676, Michel #599-601.
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