Cyprus Through the Ages, Historical Issue
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Title
Cyprus Through the Ages, Historical Issue
Description
Cyprus came under Ottoman rule in 1571 and by the Anglo-Turkish Convention of 4th June 1878, the island was handed over by the Porte to be administered by Great Britain who in return had to pay a “Tribute” specified as rent to the Sultan. The Convention was a defensive alliance guaranteeing the Asiatic possessions of the Sultan against any Russian advance.
The Convention was annulled when Turkey entered the 1st World War on 5th November 1914 resulting in the annexation of Cyprus by Britain. Final detachment from Turkey came with the Treaty of Sevres (10th August 1920, articles115,116 &117) and the subsequent Treaty of Lausanne (24th July 1923, articles 16, 20 & 21) when Kemal Ataturk finally acknowledged British rule.
On 1st May 1925 Britain declared Cyprus a Crown Colony and the office of High Commissioner was replaced by that of a Governor. The first Governor was Sir Malcolm Stevenson. In 1927 Cyprus was relieved of the “Tribute” which in fact was never paid.
The Peace Treaty did not in fact stifle the basic demand of the Greek population for union with Greece. A Greek Cypriot National Assembly was founded in 1921 to promote non-cooperation with the Government. When the Government attempted to impose an unpopular tax law, that, was the last straw that ignited violent demonstrations in all the towns that culminated in the burning down of Government House, the British Governor’s residence in Lefkosia, on 31st October 1931, as depicted on the 2nd stamp in the 1st row.
The 3rd stamp in the first row depicts the Imprisoned Graves of EOKA fighters in the cemetery located in the Central Prisons in Lefkosia. Thirteen fighters are buried there. Nine of them were executed by hanging while the other four had died heroically and were buried alongside the others. Albert Camus, French literature Nobel Prize Winner had written to Queen Elizabeth II to spare the life of young EOKA fighter Michalakis Karaolis who now lies in this cemetery, but this was not heeded. The valuable manuscript is in the EOKA Liberation Struggle Museum in Lefkosia.
The 4th stamp in the first row depicts the Statue of Gregoris Afxenthiou, a guerrilla lieutenant during the EOKA uprising of 1955-59. When recovering from an operation he had stayed at Machairas monastery disguised as a monk. On 3rd March 1957, having been betrayed, he was trapped in his hideout in the hills around the monastery. He chose to die honourably rather than surrender. He lies in one of the Imprisoned Graves.
The 1st stamp in the second row depicts the Presidential Palace that was built in the grounds of Government House that was burnt down in 1931. It remained the residence of the British Governor until 1960 when it became the official base of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. The detailing of the stonework was carried out by Cypriot stone carvers and the cloisters and arcades are copied from Byzantine
or Frankish examples of ancient buildings. The main entrance features the carved British Coat-of Arms, a remnant of British rule 1878-1960.
The 2nd stamp depicts the painting by Telemachos Kanthos entitled “The Black Summer” and which depicts refugees fleeing the Turkish invasion of 1974 that left some 200,000 people homeless and destitute. 37% of the land has been under Turkish occupation to this day.
After years of negotiations with the European Union, Cyprus, on 1st May 2004 officially acceded as a full member. The third stamp depicts the President of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos signing the Treaty of Accession on 16th April 2003 at the Stoa Attalos in Athens.
The fourth stamp features the flag of the Independent Republic of Cyprus in orange on a white background where the orange colour symbolizes the rich copper deposits from ancient times and the olive branches symbolizing peace. 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of Cyprus’ independence.
The Convention was annulled when Turkey entered the 1st World War on 5th November 1914 resulting in the annexation of Cyprus by Britain. Final detachment from Turkey came with the Treaty of Sevres (10th August 1920, articles115,116 &117) and the subsequent Treaty of Lausanne (24th July 1923, articles 16, 20 & 21) when Kemal Ataturk finally acknowledged British rule.
On 1st May 1925 Britain declared Cyprus a Crown Colony and the office of High Commissioner was replaced by that of a Governor. The first Governor was Sir Malcolm Stevenson. In 1927 Cyprus was relieved of the “Tribute” which in fact was never paid.
The Peace Treaty did not in fact stifle the basic demand of the Greek population for union with Greece. A Greek Cypriot National Assembly was founded in 1921 to promote non-cooperation with the Government. When the Government attempted to impose an unpopular tax law, that, was the last straw that ignited violent demonstrations in all the towns that culminated in the burning down of Government House, the British Governor’s residence in Lefkosia, on 31st October 1931, as depicted on the 2nd stamp in the 1st row.
The 3rd stamp in the first row depicts the Imprisoned Graves of EOKA fighters in the cemetery located in the Central Prisons in Lefkosia. Thirteen fighters are buried there. Nine of them were executed by hanging while the other four had died heroically and were buried alongside the others. Albert Camus, French literature Nobel Prize Winner had written to Queen Elizabeth II to spare the life of young EOKA fighter Michalakis Karaolis who now lies in this cemetery, but this was not heeded. The valuable manuscript is in the EOKA Liberation Struggle Museum in Lefkosia.
The 4th stamp in the first row depicts the Statue of Gregoris Afxenthiou, a guerrilla lieutenant during the EOKA uprising of 1955-59. When recovering from an operation he had stayed at Machairas monastery disguised as a monk. On 3rd March 1957, having been betrayed, he was trapped in his hideout in the hills around the monastery. He chose to die honourably rather than surrender. He lies in one of the Imprisoned Graves.
The 1st stamp in the second row depicts the Presidential Palace that was built in the grounds of Government House that was burnt down in 1931. It remained the residence of the British Governor until 1960 when it became the official base of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. The detailing of the stonework was carried out by Cypriot stone carvers and the cloisters and arcades are copied from Byzantine
or Frankish examples of ancient buildings. The main entrance features the carved British Coat-of Arms, a remnant of British rule 1878-1960.
The 2nd stamp depicts the painting by Telemachos Kanthos entitled “The Black Summer” and which depicts refugees fleeing the Turkish invasion of 1974 that left some 200,000 people homeless and destitute. 37% of the land has been under Turkish occupation to this day.
After years of negotiations with the European Union, Cyprus, on 1st May 2004 officially acceded as a full member. The third stamp depicts the President of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos signing the Treaty of Accession on 16th April 2003 at the Stoa Attalos in Athens.
The fourth stamp features the flag of the Independent Republic of Cyprus in orange on a white background where the orange colour symbolizes the rich copper deposits from ancient times and the olive branches symbolizing peace. 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of Cyprus’ independence.
Source
Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Library of Cyprus University of Technology
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Designers: Melanie Efstathiadou, Lisa Petridou-Mala, Glafcos Theofylactou
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www.cypruspost.gov.cy
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Language
en
Type
Identifier
2010CS140, 2010CS141, 2010CS142, 2010CS143, 2010CS144, 2010CS145, 2010CS146, 2010CS147, 2010CS1408
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35.160417, 33.346556
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία, “Cyprus Through the Ages, Historical Issue,” Αψίδα, accessed May 23, 2024, https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/44198.