Not a Toy - Vintage Cyprus Postage Stamps
Government Printing Works, Cyprus / De La Rue (historical) • Cyprus Postal Administration
Toy Category
Philatelic Item / Postage Stamps (Not a Toy)
Year Released
1930s-1950s (Mixed collection of colonial era stamps)
Condition
Good (Used stamps with postmarks, mounted on display backing)
Estimated Market Value
5.00 USD to 20.00 USD
Description
The image shows a strip of four vintage used postage stamps from British Colonial Cyprus featuring portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, architectural scenes, and overprints. The stamps are mounted on a black background display strip.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
5.00 USD to 20.00 USD
Auction Estimate
2.00 USD to 10.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard definitive and commemorative issues from British Colonial Cyprus
Model Number
Not Applicable
Toy Type
Paper postage stamps mounted in a stamp hinge or stock sheet
Toy Condition
Good (Used stamps with postmarks, mounted on display backing)
Packaging Condition
Not Applicable
Rarity & Significance
Common circulated colonial stamps, of moderate interest to stamp collectors specializing in British Commonwealth or Cyprus philately.
Special Features
Includes postmarks and potential cancellation marks from the mid-20th century.
Notable Variations
Features different denominations including Piastres and Mils, spanning the currency transition period in Cyprus.