1747 Entire from a Greek-Cypriot merchant in Nicosia to the Ragusa Consul in Larnaca, fine and scarce, ex "Zephyr" (DF Nov 2003) Note: No organised internal mail system existed during the period of Ottoman occupation. Most correspondence in existence today is of letters between branches of the Administration, which must have been carried by a system of Government couriers, or to and from Orthodox Church dignitaries and the authorities. (Image)

1750 Entire from the District Governor of Famagusta to the Venetian Consul in Larnaca, fine and scarce, ex "Zephyr" (DF Nov 2003) (Image)

1825 Entire from Larnaca to Aix in France via Marseille, disinfection slits, "12 / MARSEILLE" hs, fine, ex "Zephyr" (DF Nov 2003) (Image)

1837 Entire from Larnaca to France with "9" rate for carriage in France, "PAR D'OUTREMER" hs and Marseille arrival, disinfection slits with "Purifiée à Marseille" hs on reverse, fine and scarce, ex "Zephyr" (DF Nov 2003) (Image)

1863 Official envelope from the Paphos District Commissioner (with wax seal on reverse) to the Cyprus Island Council, probably carried by official courier, fine and scarce, ex "Zephyr" (DF Nov 2003) (Image)

Ottoman Empire 1875 Duloz 1pi yellow with clear "Kibris" Cyprus boxed cancel, fine and very rare showpiece, cert. BPA (1980) (Image)