Cyprus 1928 50th Anniversary set of 10 to £1, SPECIMEN, SG123s/32s

Cyprus 1928 50th Anniversary set of 10 to £1, SPECIMEN, SG123s/32sCyprus 1928 50th Anniversary set of 10 to 1, overprinted "SPECIMEN." (type B8, only used for this issue), SG123s 32s. A fine and fresh mint set with original gum. Some gum yellowing as often the case, with odd minor blemishes (bends, 1pi with thin spot), but overall very attractive appearance. A scarce and sought after pictorial set from King George V's reign issued to commemorate 50 years of British rule. "SPECIMEN" examples were used solely by

Total printing only 787 sheets

(SG catalogue price: £350+) Unmounted Mint

Great Britain 1840 Penny Black (QD)

His writing skills included works of science fiction

the artist has decided to present them differently

The fabric is dated "Sept 6 - 1927" in a separate hand

and comes in its original vintage frame

Noted and admired for his keen wit and satirical skills

Great Britain 1854 6d Dull lilac (watermark reversed)

and gave an impassioned speech to Parliament

While waiting for the delivery of new stamps from Japan a Provisional Issue was made using existing stock from the Imperial Customs

variety watermark crown to right of CA