CYPRUS 1880 1d red, plate 181, SG2 Literary They were only used for

They were only used for a short period of time and are

one of only two recorded 6d frankings prepaid with four additional 1d blacks

The missing colour affects the bottom of the basket-carrying lady's dress and the soldiers' tunics

Cyprus 1925 (24 Aug to 2 Sep) duty die proofs for the new 1½pi and 2½pi plates (each with HORIZONTAL fraction bar)

A superb used example with fine deep colour

CYPRUS 1880 1d red, plate 181, SG2 Literary They were only used forCyprus 1880 1d red, plate 181, lettered 'OK', SG2. A lightly used example with large part '969.' of Nicosia. Off centre, with faint traces of toning, but still a good example. A scarce printing plate and fine example, which is much above average. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 200. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >