The card that upset Ireland

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The card that upset Ireland

This card headed Great Britain missed out Ireland which caused political uproar and was corrected and replaced from 1 October 1879. Brown printing on buff card. Printed Queen Victoria head one penny stamp. Date: 1 April 1879

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© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans

1879 Buff Caused Headed Missed Office Penny Printing Replaced Stamp Upset Corrected Uproar

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This historic print from Holt's Battlefields Collection captures the infamous card that upset Ireland in April 1879. The card, originally headed Great Britain, caused a political uproar as it completely missed out Ireland. This glaring omission led to immediate corrections being made and a replacement issued on 1 October of the same year. The brown printing on buff card features a printed Queen Victoria head one penny stamp, adding to its significance and authenticity. The date of 1 April 1879 is etched into history as the day this controversial card was circulated by the post office. The image serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between nations and the importance of accurate representation in official documents. It also highlights how even seemingly small oversights can have far-reaching consequences in terms of politics and public perception. As viewers gaze upon this piece from Mary Evans Prints Online, they are transported back to a time when such errors could ignite heated debates and prompt swift action to rectify them. It stands as a testament to the power of communication and diplomacy in maintaining harmonious relationships between countries.

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