asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs what revenue was received by his Department from the sale of each new issue of commemorative stamps to philatelists from 1960 to date, inclusive, giving the total amount in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Stamp Sales to Philatelists.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
ESTIMATED revenue from the sale of commemorative postage stamps to philatelists from 1960 to date.
|
Subject of Stamp |
Date of Issue |
Estimated Philatelic Sales |
|
World Refugee Year |
20th June, 1960 |
£7,000 |
|
Europa (CEPT) |
19th September, 1960 |
£19,000 |
|
Aer Lingus, 25th Anniversary |
26th June, 1961 |
£4,800 |
|
Patrician Year |
25th September, 1961 |
£7,100 |
|
John O'Donovan and Eugene O'Curry |
26th March, 1962 |
£4,000 |
|
Europa (CEPT) |
17th September, 1962 |
£40,000 |
|
Freedom from Hunger Campaign |
21st March, 1963 |
£3,800 |
|
Europa (CEPT) |
16th September, 1963 |
£29,000 |
|
Red Cross |
2nd December, 1963 |
£6,000 |
|
Wolfe Tone |
13th April, 1964 |
£3,900 |
|
Irish Pavilion at New York World Fair |
20th July, 1964 |
£4,800 |
|
Europa (CEPT) |
14th September, 1964 |
£35,000 |
|
International Telecommunication Union Centenary |
17th May, 1965 |
£2,800* |
|
William Butler Yeats—Centenary |
14th June, 1965 |
£4,300* |
|
International Co-operation Year (sponsored by the United Nations on its 20th Anniversary) |
16th August, 1965 |
£3,300* |
|
Europa (CEPT) |
27th September, 1965 |
£31,000* |
*Stamps still on sale.