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2012 Turkish Stamps

These three stamps all depict Kiz Kulesi Lighthouse in Istanbul. The first stamp is from a set of 8 promoting Turkish tourism and the other two comprise the “Istanbul Shopping Fest” set.

Kiz Kulesi L/H | 6/9/2012 Kiz Kulesi L/H | 6/9/2012

Kiz Kulesi L/H | 6/9/2012 Kiz Kulesi L/H | 6/9/2012

Kiz Kulesi L/H | 6/9/2012 Kiz Kulesi L/H | 6/9/2012

Turkish Cyprus 2012 Lighthouse Stamp

This pair of stamps was issued by Turkish Cyprus on 8 May 2012. On the right hand stamp the old disused Kyrenia West Mole lighthouse is visible behind the “U” in “Europa”. The unpainted stone tower is 7 meters tall and has not been used since 1963.

Kyrenia West Mole L/H | 8 May 2012 Kyrenia West Mole L/H | 8 May 2012

The red arrow below shows the location of the lighthouse.

Kyrenia West Mole L/H | 8 May 2012 Kyrenia West Mole L/H | 8 May 2012