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Cyprus 1973 Europa CEPT Issue

Cyprus · 1973 · 25m, 30m, 35m, 75m, 150m

This set of five stamps was issued by Cyprus as part of the annual Europa series, under the auspices of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT). The common design for 1973 features a stylized post horn, a traditional symbol of postal services, rendered in a modern, abstract style. Each stamp in the set presents the design in a different color combination against a solid background.

Issued in 1973, these stamps represent Cyprus's participation in European philatelic cooperation, promoting a shared cultural and postal heritage through the popular Europa theme. The release predates the major political division of the island in 1974.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

sg416-420
scott404-408
michel409-413

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.