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Tekke of Umm Haram, 50th Anniversary of British Rule, Republic of Cyprus
The Tekke of Umm Haram, by the shores of the salt lake of Larnaca, stands serene among the palm and cypress trees. Within its domes and minarets is the tomb (built in 1760) of Umm Haram, a lady who enjoyed a respected position with the Prophet and…
St. Sophia Cathedral Nicosia, (Now Selimiye Mosque), Pictorial Definitive Issue of King George V, Republic of Cyprus
St. Sophia Cathedral Nicosia, (Now Selimiye Mosque)
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Famagusta, 50th Anniversary of British Rule, Republic of Cyprus
The Cathedral of St. Nicholas recalls the wealth and greatness of Famagusta where the Lusignan Kings after 1291 A.D. were crowned Kings of Jerusalem. Built in the 14th century in magnificent Gothic style it was a subtle but beautifully adapted…
St. Hilarion Castle, Pictorial Definitive Issue of
Queen Elizabeth II, Republic of Cyprus
This set closed a chapter in the history of Cyprus stamps that did not portray the island's soul, traditions and values. It was a period where the ideal was everything British and more over that of the King or Queen. In the stamps of this period…
Silver Coin of Amathus, 50th Anniversary of British Rule, Republic of Cyprus
Silver Coin of Amathus, Date of withdrawal 31st January 1929
