Sticky problem: Earls stamps on sale ahead of 7c hike

AN POST yesterday launched two new 48c stamps — just five days before postal rates rise 7c to 55c.

Sticky problem: Earls stamps on sale ahead of 7c hike
Sat, 24 Feb, 2007 - 00:00
Paul Kelly

The postal service has printed 400,000 of the stamps, which could puzzle consumers who now face having to buy an extra 7c in stamps to make up the postage from next Thursday.

An Post launched the two 48c stamps yesterday to commemorate the historic 17th century Flight of the Earls from Ulster.

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