New stamps commemorate outbreak of World War 1
July 23rd, 2014: An Post will issue two commemorative stamps tomorrow, July 24, marking the forthcoming centenary of the outbreak of World War I.
The 68c and €1.00 stamps, together with a limited edition First Day Cover envelope, feature recruitment posters issued by the Central Council for the Organisation of Recruiting in Ireland to encourage Irish men to join the British war effort in Europe. (All images courtesy of The National Library of Ireland). The stamps were designed by renowned Irish designer, Ms Ger Garland. The stamps and first day cover may be viewed and purchased at www.irishstamps.ie; at Dublin’s GPO and all main post offices and ordered by phone at Tel: (01) 705 7400.
