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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…

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…

Cypriot women's costumes are of two kinds. The "saiyia", a long sleeved unwaisted mantle open at the front from top to bottom and cut with gussets in front and at the sides, distinguishes the first, in two variants. The second is noted for the…

Cypriot women's costumes are of two kinds. The "saiyia", a long sleeved unassisted mantle open at the front from top to bottom and cut with gussets in front and at the sides, distinguishes the first, in two variants. The second is noted for the…

Some of the most beautiful popular (or folk) poems are those in the Akritan Cycle and equally beautiful are the love songs from which are distinguished the songs entitled "A Hundred Words". These songs refer to the dialogue between a young maiden and…

English: Some of the most beautiful popular (or folk) poems are those in the Akritan Cycle and equally beautiful are the love songs from which are distinguished the songs entitled "A Hundred Words". These songs refer to the dialogue between a young…

Some of the most beautiful popular (or folk) poems are those in the Akritan Cycle and equally beautiful are the love songs from which are distinguished the songs entitled "A Hundred Words". These songs refer to the dialogue between a young maiden and…

Edward VII (1841-1910), King of Great Britain and Ireland (1901-1910), eldest son of Queen Victoria was born in London. He was educated privately and at Edinburgh, Oxford and Cambridge. In 1863 he married Princess Alexandra, daughter of King…

Edward VII (1841-1910), King of Great Britain and Ireland (1901-1910), eldest son of Queen Victoria was born in London. He was educated privately and at Edinburgh, Oxford and Cambridge. In 1863 he married Princess Alexandra, daughter of King…

Edward VII (1841-1910), King of Great Britain and Ireland (1901-1910), eldest son of Queen Victoria was born in London. He was educated privately and at Edinburgh, Oxford and Cambridge. In 1863 he married Princess Alexandra, daughter of King…