CYPRUS 1946 Victory 1½pi deep violet and 3pi blue SPECIMEN, SG164s/5s Gambia stamps and the defeat of Napoleon

and the defeat of Napoleon at the head of a resurgent France

5 inch document dates to May 1

Charles I’s head was sewn back on to his body

The design was raised and recessed to create a rough surface

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CYPRUS 1946 Victory 1½pi deep violet and 3pi blue SPECIMEN, SG164s/5s Gambia stamps and the defeat of NapoleonCyprus 1946 Victory 1pi deep violet and 3pi blue, perforated 'SPECIMEN' (type D21), SG164s 5s. Brilliant mint quality and exceptionally fresh with original gum. The 1pi stamp has a light bend of no significance and mentioned purely for accuracy. A scarce and sought after pair of stamps, which were issued to celebrate the end of World War II. These "SPECIMEN" examples were used solely by postal administrations for reference purposes to help spot any