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1930 (21 Sep) International cover from Nicosia (Cyprus) to Dison-Verviers (Belgium), franked with three 1pi and ½pi (Cyprus), canceled by Nicosia postmark. Via Istanbul September 21, 1930. No arrival postmark

British Commonwealth / Cyprus (... 1960)
Catalog: Stanley Gibbons 106, 118
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 58
October 12 - 26, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

A major auction showcasing exceptional rarities and distinguished collections. 9,570 lots of valuable stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.

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