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I specialize only in Cyprus stamps (Republic) and North Cyprus (Turkish Cypriot) stamps and First Day Covers. Please note: I can only answer questions on stamps from the country of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. All Cyprus stamps will have: ΚΥΠΡΟΣ, KIBRIS or CYPRUS printed on them! I can answer most questions related to stamps and values. I can provide opinions on values as a collector of Cyprus stamps but not as a professional. I have no knowledge of stamps from USA or other countries. For these stamps please direct your questions to another Specialist.

Experience in the area

I am a long time collector based in Limassol, Cyprus with access and contacts to relevant information.

Organizations

I am a member of the Cyprus Philatelist Society.

Publications

The Cyprus Mail. Cyprus Anglo Info. My online website: http://www.CyprusStamps.co.uk

Education/Credentials

High School (United Kingdom - North West) 1976

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Lorraine05/24/12101010Many thanks for a very quick and .....
Michael04/24/12101010Dear Michele, Many thanks for the swift .....
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John07/12/11101010An excellent, comprehensive and prompt response.

Recent Answers from Michele Chapman

2012-04-22 Currency change - Oct. 1983:

Dear Michael  Thank you for your question.    The last set issued in mils was the "Butterflies" set SG 604-606 issued on 28 June 1983. Now this set according to Poveys catalogue was officially withdrawn

2012-02-26 missing light blue color 13 cent franklin:

Hello    Unfortunately I cannot answer this question as it is not related to Cyprus stamps.    My area of expertise is only related to stamps originating from the country of Cyprus.    It may be better

2011-12-28 Cyprus Stamp :

Hello again Roger    The Stanley Gibbons 2011 catalogue value in Mint condition is currently £500.     Personally though, even if I was in the market for one I wouldn't pay more than £150 as I find cataloge

2011-12-28 Where to sell my collection?:

Dear Stephen    Thank you for your question.    I noticed you also filled in the Contact Us online form from my website and have already responded to you from there by forwarding the complmentary excel

2011-12-17 gold stamp:

Hi Janet    I am really only a collector and seller of Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus stamps so do not have any knowledge of other stamps or values.    However, I did a little search on eBay and although the

 

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