uncommonpre-1900

Cyprus 1880 1d Red Overprint (Queen Victoria)

Name: Cyprus 1880 1d Red Overprint (Queen Victoria)
Brand: Cyprus

Cyprus · 1880 · 1d

A red stamp featuring a profile of Queen Victoria, overprinted with 'CYPRUS' at the top.

This stamp represents an early postal issue for Cyprus under British administration, utilizing overprinted British definitive stamps before the introduction of specific Cypriot designs.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty definitive colonial

Image: British Government · License: Public domain

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