CYPRUS 1880 1d red, plate 181, SG2 Literary Young head copper issue

Young head copper issue

The voided corners of State 3 are more uniform in shape compared with the ragged corners of States 1 and 2

One of the greatest of all New Zealand rarities and a stunning showpiece

Shortly after Apollo 11

Most importantly the two valuable varieties are unmounted mint

CYPRUS 1880 1d red, plate 181, SG2 Literary Young head copper issueCyprus 1880 1d red, plate 181, lettered 'OK', SG2. A lightly used example with large part '969.' of Nicosia. Off centre, with faint traces of toning, but still a good example. A scarce printing plate and fine example, which is much above average. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 200. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >