Ireland Stamp Market Values
Analysis of 39,482 eBay listings for Irish stamps and philatelic items.
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👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in early issues (1851-1860) with a 428% increase over the median. Booklets and Covers also command premiums, showing deltas of 99% and 50% respectively.
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Price by quality
Why? Prices vary by condition, ranging from Used at 3.27 to Mint Lightly Hinged at 5.75.
Price by year of issue
Why? Rarity increases with age, peaking at 26.4 for 1851-1860 compared to 3 for 1981-1990.
Price by type
Why? Format affects value, with Booklets at 9.95 and Individual stamps at 2.
Price by topic
Why? Specialized subjects like Trains, Railroads (10.08) are more expensive than Birds (3.55).
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new versus a used Irish stamp?
The median price for new items is 3.98, while used items have a median of 1.71.
Which stamp topic carries the highest market premium?
Trains, Railroads stamps have the highest median price of 10.08, a 102% increase over the market median.
How does the price of early 20th-century stamps compare to modern ones?
Stamps from 1921-1930 have a median of 7.93, whereas those from 1981-1990 have a median of 3.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1–$37, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 29, 2026.