Cyprus King George VI Pictorials, 1938

Cyprus · 1938 · 9 Piastres

This definitive stamp features a dual-vignette design. On the left is a portrait of King George VI, and on the right is a detailed engraving of St. Hilarion Castle, a historic fortification in the Kyrenia mountains of Cyprus. The design is part of a long pictorial series showcasing the island's scenery and heritage.

Issued during the British colonial period, this series replaced the King George V keytype stamps and was the first to feature extensive pictorial designs of Cyprus, promoting its history and culture under British rule.