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Postage stamps and philately of Cyprus
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Cyprus ATM stamps
Cyprus Post has released 15 face different ATM stamps by end of 2009. There is 1 Frama and 14 self-adhesive Nadels. Unfortunately, my Cyprus ATM collection has only one item to show, but it is a beautiful one ;)
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Rural postmarks on Cyprus stamps
Rural postmarks seem to be somewhat "popular" amongst Cyprus (and British Commonwealth) collectors, but I admit knowing absolutely nothing about the topic besides owning few random items.
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Cyprus 1993 "Mufflon" error postage stamp
I'm quite sure this is one of those errors that many stamp collectors have never heard of. I must confess that I was more than pleasantly surprised when checking the catalog for this stamp.
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Too much sun is harmful, even for stamps
Below are two copies of relatively common 1985 Cypros postage stamp that was issued for tourism. This 15c stamp (Michel #634) is showing a woman at Protaras beach. Stamp on the left is showing normal vibrant colors, stamp on the right is missing most brown/reddish tones. A true color error ? Not likely.
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