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On February 28, 2003, An Post (the Post Office of Ireland) issued three stamps commemorating the Centennial of St. Patrick's Day as a public holiday. Shown here is a genuine First Day Cover, an envelope with all three stamps cancelled from Ireland on the first day of issue captioned above.
The full-color cachet (artwork on the envelope) features a field of Shamrocks. The three stamps show the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City, a tradition dating back to March 17, 1766; the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Dublin; and, St. Patrick himself, the patron saint of Ireland. Also included is a short commentary on 100 Years of St. Patrick's Day as a Holiday.
Matted in green, it's sized to fit a standard 8 x 10 frame. ***Certificate of Authenticity Included***
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