Name: Auction: Cyprus 1939-40 covers
Brand: Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Price: 84 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Sale number: S24025 Part IV of the Academic Collection, a remarkable trove of King George VI material, offers an extensive array of collections and specialised ranges. Some are sorted by value in country stockbooks, others remain intact as purchased, and many feature intriguing Postal History lots. Highlights include sought-after singles and blocks, notably the rare Cochin SG O70. This substantial sale invites ample viewing time, especially for collectors focused on comprehensive collections.

SGB Stamp Auction | The Academic Collection | Part 4 |S24025

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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Postal History. &nbsp;1939-40 pair of covers to England showing the different routes necessitated by the war. &nbsp;The 1939 cover (from Larnaca) with Cyprus Censor 1; travelled via Lydda and Cairo (Censor 54). &nbsp;The 1940 cover (from Famagusta) with Cyprus Censor 18, partially overstruck by Palestine Censor, marked ‘By Air to Durban’; travelled by air to Durban, thence by sea to England. &nbsp;Also 1940 Italy to Malta cover, redirected to Cyprus in error and returned to Malta with markings including censors of Malta (2), Cyprus #10 and Egypt. &nbsp;Ex Ian Warn

Cyprus 1939-40 covers

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