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Archbishop Makarios III, President of Cyprus - Set of 2 Vintage  & Original Large Photos-1962  New York Diplomatic Visit -
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Archbishop Makarios III, President of Cyprus - Set of 2 Vintage & Original Large Photos-1962 New York Diplomatic Visit -

Set of 2 Rare Large Vintage Original Photographs (962 U.S. Visit) Photographer: Acropolis Photo Studio, 5th Avenue, New York Dimensions: 25.5 × 20 cm (each) A rare set of two original large-format vintage photographs taken in New York during the 1962 U.S. visit of a prominent Cypriot religious and political leader. Both photographs were produced by the renowned Acropolis Photo Studio of 5th Avenue, New York, known for documenting official visits, diplomatic events, and notable public appearances. Historical Context (1962 U.S. Trip) In June 1962, the Cypriot head of state undertook an important visit to the United States (June 2–9). The trip included: Official meetings and luncheon at the White House Discussions regarding Cyprus’s independence, international recognition, and economic development Formal reception by the Mayor of New York City at City Hall Public appearances and ceremonial visits in New York and Washington, D.C. The visit concluded with reaffirmed U.S. support for the stability and development of the newly independent Republic of Cyprus. Details Type: Original, vintage gelatin-silver photographs Studio stamp: Acropolis Photo Studio, New York Dimensions: 25.5 cm × 20 cm Era: 1962 Subject: Diplomatic visit of a leading Cypriot figure, accompanied by officials and dignitaries Condition: Very good for age Minor edge wear and light handling marks Images clean, sharp, and well-preserved

No. 99673362

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Archbishop Makarios III, President of Cyprus - Set of 2 Vintage  & Original Large Photos-1962  New York Diplomatic Visit -

Archbishop Makarios III, President of Cyprus - Set of 2 Vintage & Original Large Photos-1962 New York Diplomatic Visit -

Set of 2 Rare Large Vintage Original Photographs (962 U.S. Visit)

Photographer: Acropolis Photo Studio, 5th Avenue, New York
Dimensions: 25.5 × 20 cm (each)

A rare set of two original large-format vintage photographs taken in New York during the 1962 U.S. visit of a prominent Cypriot religious and political leader.
Both photographs were produced by the renowned Acropolis Photo Studio of 5th Avenue, New York, known for documenting official visits, diplomatic events, and notable public appearances.

Historical Context (1962 U.S. Trip)

In June 1962, the Cypriot head of state undertook an important visit to the United States (June 2–9). The trip included:

Official meetings and luncheon at the White House

Discussions regarding Cyprus’s independence, international recognition, and economic development

Formal reception by the Mayor of New York City at City Hall

Public appearances and ceremonial visits in New York and Washington, D.C.

The visit concluded with reaffirmed U.S. support for the stability and development of the newly independent Republic of Cyprus.

Details

Type: Original, vintage gelatin-silver photographs

Studio stamp: Acropolis Photo Studio, New York

Dimensions: 25.5 cm × 20 cm

Era: 1962

Subject: Diplomatic visit of a leading Cypriot figure, accompanied by officials and dignitaries

Condition:

Very good for age

Minor edge wear and light handling marks

Images clean, sharp, and well-preserved


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