The issue is dedicated to the remarkable achievement of four Irish writers who were recognized for their talent by being awarded the Nobel Prize for literature between 1923 and 1995. The four Irish Nobel Literary Laureates features WB Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney. This is the first ever joint issue between Ireland and Sweden, and is a tribute to the reputation and recognition of Irish literature both in Ireland and abroad.
The designs depict striking portraits of renowned poets, William Butler Yeats and Seamus Heaney and world famous dramatists, Samuel Beckett and George Bernard Shaw against backgrounds associated with them or their work.
| Technical Details | ||
| Date of Issue | 1 October 2004 | |
| Values & Quantities | 4 x National rate se-tenant block (800,000) |
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| Stamp Design | Gustav Malmfors with Lars Sjooblom (Engraver) | |
| Stamp Size | 44.12mm x 26.78mm | |
| Color | Three color with intaglio black and phosphor tagging | |
| Make-up | Sheetlets of 16 | |
| Perforations | 9 | |
| Printing Process | Lithography / intaglio combination | |
| Printer | Sweden Post Postal Security Printing | |
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