Traditional Costumes Stamps Appraisal

Cyprus 1982 'Traditional Costumes' Definitive Stamp Set

This is a collection of 14 mint, unused postage stamps from Cyprus, specifically the 1982 definitive series titled 'Traditional Costumes'. Each stamp measures approximately 30x40mm and is printed on white paper with vertical perforations. The set features detailed illustrations of various Cypriot folk costumes, including both male and female attire from different regions, rendered in a muted color palette of earth tones, blues, and reds. The denominations visible in this grouping range from 1 cent up to 3 pounds (including specific values of 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 cents and £1). The stamps bear the trilingual inscription 'KYPROS CYPRUS KIBRIS' at the bottom. The condition appears to be 'Mint Never Hinged' (MNH) or 'Mint Lightly Hinged', as the colors are vibrant with no visible postmarks, fading, or edge tears. The perforations are clean and uniform, though some minor curling is visible on the edges due to storage. The artwork shows high-quality offset lithography or photogravure printing, with fine line work representing fabric patterns and textures characteristic of Greek and Turkish Cypriot heritage. This series is well-regarded by philatelists for its ethnographic detail and cultural preservation, reflecting the early years of the Republic of Cyprus's modern postal history.