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  Northern Ireland  
  featuring Flax and Linen  
         
 

These Northern Ireland stamps, featuring the Flax plant, were issued between 1963 & 1972, reflecting the importance of the Irish Linen industry to the country.

         
 
       
       
     
  Issued on 6 March 2001, the E stamp shows an enlarged detail from a Linen Slip Case which is about 60 years old.
         
 
         
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