Original 1981 Bobby Sands "The Lark & The Freedom Fighter" Block Mounted Print

This is an authentic, original early-1980s commemorative print honoring Bobby Sands, P.O.W., M.P., published shortly after his death during the 1981 hunger strike.Crucially, this piece is original block-mounted—a rigid presentation format that was highly popular in Ireland during the late 1970s and 1980s. This period-correct mounting style strongly supports its authenticity as a genuine Troubles-era artifact rather than a modern reprint.The print was produced locally in Northern Ireland by Cuchulainn Press (Platers Hill, Coalisland, County Tyrone). It features Sands’ famous prison prose, "The Lark and the Freedom Fighter," set inside a detailed green Celtic knotwork border alongside his portrait and the iconic barbed-wire tricolor illustration. A brief biographical footnote at the bottom commemorates his election to Parliament and his 66 days on hunger strike.Condition:The block mounting remains completely sturdy and structurally sound. The front face is clean with good color retention and no major tears or heavy stains. It shows the honest, age-appropriate edge wear and surface patina you would expect from a 40+ year-old piece of genuine Irish political ephemera. Please inspect the photos closely to view the edges and overall vintage character.