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IRELAND, 1966

IRELAND, 1966 "Staehle" Castle Series St. Patrick's Day Cover - Birr Castle

$ 4.35

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Place of Origin: Ireland
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: First Day Cover
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Quality: Used
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Grade: Ungraded

    Description

    IRELAND
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    1966 "STAEHLE" CASTLE SERIES ST. PATRICK'S DAY COVER - BIRR CASTLE - COUNTY CLARE
    .  This beautiful St. Patrick's Day Cover is the 16th in a series of 20 (one per year from 1952 through 1971) outstanding covers designed by the famous Ludwig W. Staehle to honor the castles of Ireland.  Stamps included on this cover are Sc. #204 (Cat. .75).  This cover also includes the insert that describes this famous castle.
    Covers with "Staehle" artwork are considered premium covers and command a premium price.  L. W. Staehle was born in Wurttemburg, Germany in 1893.  In 1913 he graduated from the College of Fine Arts and Architectural Design.  He was drafted by Hitler during World War I and a year later he was captured and held as a prisoner for 7 years before being released in 1922. He then came to the U.S. in 1927 and became a famous cachet designer.  He was known for many years as one of the 10 best cachet designers.  While most of his cachets were for U.S. covers, in 1939 he designed his first Irish cachet.  In total, he only designed cachets for 18 Irish FDCs and 20 Cachets for his famous Castles of Ireland series.
    During the 1980's and early 1990's we operated the largest Irish stamp dealership in the western United States. Since then our entire inventory has been in storage. We have now decided to begin selling our extensive inventory and welcome you to follow our offerings on eBay. You won't be disappointed!