British Commonwealth
Europe
Traditionally, British European philately has attracted great collectors. The exotic issues of Batum, the Ionian Islands and Long Island are extraordinary, but not to everyone's taste. More mainstream is Ireland, of course, which used British stamps until 1922; the first issues were overprinted on British stamps. Ireland has a keen following at home and amongst the diaspora. Cyprus, Gibraltar and Malta have less important home markets, but each is keenly followed nonetheless. All three initially used overprinted British stamps which may be identified by their postmarks. Cyprus also used overprints on British stamps and Gibraltar's first issue was overprinted on Bermuda! Each has a rich philatelic history.
Latest Acquisitions Below
BRITISH LEVANT 1906 SG15 Used 1 Piastre on 2d grey-green and carmine Beyrout provisional
£550.00
CYPRUS 1921 SG100 Mint unmounted 10s green and red on pale yellow paper with plate number
£550.00
BATUM BRIT OCC 1919 SGP2 Mint unused 35k on 4k Romanov postcard stamp
£13,500.00
