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Cyprus 1880 1d Red Overprint (Queen Victoria)
uncommonpre-1900

Cyprus 1880 1d Red Overprint (Queen Victoria)

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

Image: British Government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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