last update 18/07/10

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1 - Philatelic Works 
2 - General Works  
3 - Maps  
4 - Magazine Articles  
5 - Cyprus Circular Post Index  
Borrowing rules 

1. Philatelic Works.

1.1 " Cyprus Postal History & Postage Stamps" WTF Castle 2nd ed. 1971

1.2 " Cyprus 1353-1986" WTF Castle 3rd ed 1987

1.3 "Cyprus Postal Stationery 1878-2000" 2nd edn Ioannides & Podger 2000

(the above works are presently reference only and may not be borrowed – if you want to use any of them at one of the Circle's meetings let the librarian know in advance)

1.4 " Cyprus , Gibraltar and Malta , Two Reigns Stamp Catalogue" Gibbons 1985

1.5 'Erdins Catalogue of Turkish Cyprus Stamps" 1981

1.6 'English School P.S. Catalogue of Stamps" (with varieties) 1980

1.7 "Cyprus Watermarks" Mike Spencer, 1974 (covers issues 1962-71

1.8 'Mall Services of the Invasion Period" Brenda Goodwin

1.9 'Mall Services of the Refugee Camps part 1" Brenda Goodwin

1.10 'Mail Services of the Refugee Camps part 2" Brenda Goodwin

1.11 "Post 1974 Mail Routes and Developments" Brenda Goodwin

1.12 "Postal Surcharge and Revenue Stamps of Cyprus " Andrew Bols 1979

1.13 "Publicity Handstamps 1934-40" Eric Harris, Study Paper 1

1.14 "Civil Censorship 1939-45" Eric Harris, Study Paper 2

1.15 "Airmails 1929-55" John Storey, Study Paper 3

1.16 "Large Half Overprints of 1886" Robin Davis, Study Paper

1.17 "Squared Circle Cancellations" Richard Everett, Study Paper 6

1.18 "Paquebot Marks of the Mediterranean " Drechsel 1980

1.19 "Turkish Army unit markings in Cyprus from 1974" Jeff Ertughrul 1985

1.20 "The Postal Services of UNFICYP" Jeff Ertughrul 1994

1.21 "Eley 1976" auction catalogue, Robson Lowe

1.22 "Brewer 1992" auction catalogue, Warwick & Warwick

1.23 Warwick & Warwick auction catalogue Feb. 2000

1.24 Post & Telegraph Statistics 1893-1898 (photocopy ex Blue Books?)

1.25 Postal Charges Jan 1992 (official pub.)

1.27 "Airmail Operations during WWII" T.H.Boyle (a vast book but with but only couple of paragraphs on Cyprus )

1.28 " Cyprus Postal Stationery 1880-1992" as above but 1st Edn 1993

1.29 "Stavrinides Collection" 83 photocopied pages of the issues 1880-1902

and, of course, a complete run of the Cyprus Circular Post - index available to borrow.

2. General Works

2.1 “Historic Cyprus ”. Rupert Gunnis. 1956 edition

2.2 Road map with village index c. 1990

2.3 " Cyprus : a Portrait and an Appreciation" Luke 1957

2.4 “Mediterranean Background”. Bernard Newman.1950

2.5 "The Almanac of Cyprus " P.O. Nicosia 1992

2.6 " Cyprus through Postcards 1895-1920" Hadjipanayis 1987

2.7 Draft Bibliography of Cyprus , Ellis 1988

2.8 Bibliography of Cyprus to 1932 (photocopy) ex Royal Commonwealth Society (inc. Cobham's collection)

2.9 "Modern Coins and Banknotes of Cyprus " Pridmore (1878 on)

2.10 Video, "The Sweet Land - Cyprus " Dept of Postal Services

2.11 Swan Hellenic Cruses 1964 Handbook: Articals on: Famagusta, Salamis, Nicosia, Limassol Castle Kolossi Castle, St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abby,Curium,Vouni & Soli and Kyrenia Castle.

2.12 Cyprus . The Island Guide Book Series. David Ford 1973.

2.13 Cyprus . Essential Cyprus by the AA.

2.14 Cyprus . Touring Cyprus by Philip Ward 1972.

2.15 Cyprus . Baedekers Cyprus . 1993.

2.16 Cyprus . Your Guide To Cyprus . Alan Ryalls 1969.

2.17 Cyprus . Blue Guide. Jan Robertson. 1981.

2.19 Cyprus . Aphrodite’s Realm. 1969 Edition.

2.20 Cyprus . See Cyprus Paul Watkins. 1984 Edition.

2.21 Cyprus . The Rough Guide. Marc Dublin. 1994 Edition.

2.22 Cyprus . Marco Polo. 1996 Edition.

2.23 “Ancient Cyprus ”. Veronica Tatton-Brown. British Museum 1987.

2.24 “Cypriot Art in the British Museum ”. B.F.Cook British Museum 1979.

2.25 “The Cyprus Problem”. Historical Review and analysis of latest developments. Nicosia 1984.

2.26 “The Mediterranean ”. Jasper More. Batsford 1956.

2.27 “The Rape of Cyprus ”. Kaimran Halil. Prosperity Publications 1983.

2.28 Across Cyprus.Olive Murry Chapman. 1943.

2.29 “British Cyprus ” Hepworth Dixon . 1879

2.30 “The Spring Voyage”  (The Jerusalem Pilgrimage in 1485). R.J.Mitchell 1965.

2.31 “Bitter Lemons” Lawrence Durrell.

2.32 “ Cyprus BC 7000 Years of History” Veronica Tatton-Brown. British Museum 1979.

2.33 “ Cyprus , a Chronical of its Forests,Land and People”. J.V.Thirgood.

2.34 “A New History of Cyprus ” Stavros Panteli. 1984.

2.35 “The Third Crusade” Folio Society 1958.

2.36 “A Journey into Cyprus ” Colin Thubron. 1975.

2.37 “Archaelogia Mvndi Cyprus . V.A.Karageorghis. 1969.

2.38 “ Cyprus ” Islands Series. Michael & Hanka Lee. 1973.

2.39 “ Cyprus , Island of Aphrodite ” George Lanitis. Phaedros Editions 1967.

          3. Maps

            3.1 Cyprus . 1: 63360 1885 by Capt H.H.Kitchener R.E. (12 Sheets).

            3.2 Cyprus . 1:250,000 Edition 4 GSGS  1974.

            3.3 Cyprus  Clyde Surveys Ltd 5:63360 Undated but after 1974.

            3.4 Cyprus Town Plans. Limassol Series K912 Edition 8-GSGS. 1982.

            3.5 Cyprus Clyde Surveys Edition £:63360 Later edition than 3.3 above.

            3.6 Cyprus Road Map 1:250,000 by Vasileff 1981 Edition.

            3.7 Cyprus Road Map 1.250,000 by Vasileff  1988 Edition.

            3.9 Kibris Tourist Haritasi 1: 330,000 1989 Edition.

            4. Magazine Articles.

         4.1 Blackwoods March 1976. “Good Bye Cyprus ”, John Haylock.

            4.2 Blackwoods August 1973. “Cypriot Sketches”, John N. Turner.

            4.3 National Geographic Magazine. June 1956. “Cyprus Geography’s Stepchild”, Franc Shor.

            4.4 National Geographic Magazine. June 1970. “Resurrecting The Oldest Known Greek Ship” Michael l. Katzev.

            4.5 National Geographic Magazine. March 1973. “” Cyprus Struggles For Unity”, Kenneth Macleish & Jonathan Blair.

            4.6 National Geographic Magazine. “The Day the World Ended at Kourion”, Martha Cooper.

It is acknowledged that the library is deficient in one or two key works and particularly in auction catalogues. If you have anything that may be of use to other collectors that you wish to donate to the library please contact the librarian. Donations from Eric Harris, Robin Davis and an anonymous donor are gratefully acknowledged.

            5. Cyprus Circular Post Index

            The Cyprus Circular Post (CCP) has recently been fully indexed and can be viewed either by Title or Subject.
            See the Listing by Title - Here 
            See the Listing by Subject - Here 
            To gain full access to the articles you must be a member of the Cyprus Study Circle. The CCP is also available as a searchable CD.

Borrowing rules:

1 -All books in the society library may only be borrowed by society members

2 -It is regretted that books cannot be loaned overseas. However the librarian is always willing to answer queries and provide information on enquiry.

3 - Postage is to be paid both ways by the borrower - remittance on return.

4 - Books are not to be photocopied.