Category: 1. Stamp News

1. Cyprus Stamps as featured in the Cyprus Grapevine Magazine

   Posted on 6:59am Sunday 8th Aug 2010

   We made the Cyprus Grapevine!
   
   

   A few weeks ago we were contacted with reference to taking part in an interview for the Cyprus Grapevine monthly magazine. We were a little taken aback and at first a bit hesitant but we prepared some information for them and a few days later received a telephone call with some further questions.
   
   Read it in the August issue!

   
   Find us on pages 76 and 77 in the Our World section of the Cyprus Grapevine:
   
   

   Click to read the pdf file
   
   Images can be found below....

   
   
   
   
   

2. The Cyprus Railway and The Papal Visit commemorative stamps now in stock.

   Posted on 2:28am Friday 4th Jun 2010

   "The train now standing......."
   

   
   2 Cyprus stamp issues were released today - Friday 4th June 2010 instead of just one.
   
   Originally scheduled for 9th June the Cyprus Railway (1905 - 1951) stamp issue date was pushed forward and an additional stamp issue surprise announcement <BLOG_BREAK> to coincide with the papal visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cyprus on 4th June.
   
   

   So, we now have 2 stamp issues to bring to our fellow collectors!
   

   
   For thematic collectors and a "must have" for all railway memorabilia collectors and enthusiasts - it's time to go wild!!!
   
   

   Available NOW in Republic of Cyprus 2010's category.
   

3. 4th June 2010 - New "Papal Visit" stamp

   Posted on 6:28am Sunday 23rd May 2010

   A Surprise Stamp Issue
   
   

   There was a surprise announcement of an additional stamp issue and a change of issue dates to the forthcoming issue of the "Cyprus Railways" stamp issue, originally planned for 9th June 2010.<BLOG_BREAK>
   
   The extra issue will be entitled the "Papal Visit" to commemorate the visit of Pope Benedict XVI on Friday 4th June 2010.
   
   Both stamps will be issued on 4th June.
   
   Watch out for our pre-order prices coming soon.
   

4. 5th May - Order the New Cyprus 2010 Europa Stamps in advance here.

   Posted on 5:57am Sunday 2nd May 2010

   Only a few more days to get the 5th Republic of Cyprus stamp issue for 2010 is now available in advance.
   
   

   The 5th Republic of Cyprus stamps is due out on 5th May 2010. Please see the Online Shop page for the forthcoming Pre-order dates and get the very latest stamps posted to you on the same day of issue.
   
   All new issues are dispatched with new issue stamps on the envelope.
   
   
   

5. The Stamp Store and more

   Posted on 10:27am Saturday 20th Feb 2010

   The Stamp Store & Other Guides to Collecting
   
   We've just opened a new store!
   
    Books on stamp collecting, stamp catalogues by Stanley Gibbons, Scott etc and related stamp items for the hobby and new collectors.<BLOG_BREAK>
   
   Postcard collecting and Coin Collecting.
   
   All items in the store are independently supplied by Amazon UK and purchases must be made separately from Cyprus Stamps items.
   
   Visit us today!
   

6. Northern Cyprus First Day Covers

   Posted on 12:00am Saturday 16th Jan 2010

   First day covers from Northern Cyprus
   

   
   See the new look Shop page for North Cyprus (Turkish Cypriot) stamps and first day covers from the Northern occupied area of Cyprus.
   

7. Cyprus philateltist wins World Philatelic competition

   Posted on 10:52am Tuesday 5th Jan 2010

   An excellent piece of news indeed!
   
   This should really put Cyprus on the map in the philately department...

8. Next Cyprus Stamp Issue Due - 12th November 2009

   Posted on 12:00am Wednesday 4th Nov 2009

   November 2009 Cyprus Stamps Issue - available now on Pre-Order
   
   

   Christmas 2009 stamp issue plus an additional stamp release to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the European Court of Human Rights are available for pre-order now in Cyprus Stamps online shop.
   
   Pre-order prices are lower than the post issue stamps. Get yours at a lower price right now!
   
   Pre-orders must be received and paid for on or before 11th November.

9. Current stamps used for mail out of Cyprus.

   Posted on 12:00am Sunday 20th Sep 2009

   What stamps do I need to send mail from Cyprus?
   
   

   If you want to have a reply returned to you from Cyprus or if you intend to send any mail whilst you are on holiday, you should remember that all post sent out of Cyprus must include the obligatory Refugee Fund Tax stamp.
   
   

   The current value of this stamp is €0,02c.
   

   
   Postage stamps in 2009 are available in the following denominations:
   
   €0,22c
   €0,26c
   €0,34c
   €0,51c
   €0,68c
   €0,85c
   €1,71c
   €5,13c
   
   

10. 10 September 2009 - New Cyprus stamp release today!!

    Posted on 12:00am Thursday 10th Sep 2009

    Cyprus stamps issued 10 September 2009
    
    

    We have them listed and available to buy in our online shop!
    
    Today sees the 3rd part of the set of Cyprus Through The Ages, available in sets and first day covers. Individual stamps all of same value of €0,43 and featuring: Ayia Paraskevi church - Yeroskipou, Monastery of St John Chrysostom Koutsoventis, The Coat of Arms of theLusignans, History (chronicle) of Leontios Machairas, Caterina Cornaro - Cession of Cyprus to the Venetians, Venetian Walls, Siege of the Ottomans and Larnaca Aqueduct.
    
    Also, the set of Domestic Fowl of Cyprus - featuring the pigeon, turkey, cock and the duck in sets, sheetlets and on first day covers.