(x) Government of Cyprus, Specimen Proof 10 Shillings, 31st July 1954, serial number F/10 000000 maroon on pink and olive underprint, Portrait of King George VI at top centre, value in English at centre, in Greek at upper left, in modern Turkish characters at upper right, Denis John Mahony signature, reverse, two lions in circle, GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS at lower right(Pick 31p, TBB B131bs), perforated CANCELLED, Plate note in Pridmore reference on page 162, in PMG holder, previously mounted, 55 About Uncirculated, believed to be the only example in existence, Ibrahim Salem Collection.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000