MaltaPost continues its series of ‘Malta Buses -The End of An Era’ with the issue of six stamps illustrating some of the Island’s most iconic buses which are no longer in operation. The stamps are from reproductions of original artworks by Maltese artist Cedric Galea Pirotta.
published September 8th, 2013
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Commemorating European Maritime Day 2013 with a set of three stamps depicting cruise liners that have visited the Valletta Cruise Port in previous years.
published July 12th, 2013
MaltaPost is issuing a set of two stamps depicting wild and domestic fauna of the Maltese Islands.
published June 30th, 2013
Born in the small town of Taverna in Calabria, Preti was sometimes called Il Cavalier Calabrese (the Knight of Calabria). His early apprenticeship is said to have been with the “Caravaggist” Giovanni Battista Caracciolo, which may account for his lifelong interest in the style of Caravaggio.Probably before 1630, Preti joined his brother Gregorio (also a painter), in Rome, where he became familiar with the techniques of Caravaggio and his school as well as with the work of Guercino, Rubens, Reni, Giovanni Lanfranco.
published March 2nd, 2013
A Papal bull is a form of charter or diploma issued under the authority of the Pope. The word ‘bull’ refers to the lead ‘bulla’, or seal, which is used to authenticate the document.
published February 17th, 2013
The Year Pack, covering all issues for 2012 by MaltaPost This Year Pack contains all the 9 stamp sets in mint condition that were issued this year namely:
published January 6th, 2013
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta on 15 April 1942.
published September 15th, 2012
Commemorating the London 2012 Olympic Games with a set of two stamps within a miniature sheet.
published August 31st, 2012
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of “Operation Pedestal” also known as “Il-Convoy ta’ Santa Marija”, 1942-2012. The collection is of 8 sheets with 11 stamps per sheet (88 stamps in total)
published August 25th, 2012
Europa 2012 Issue themed ” Visit ….. ” . A set of two stamps in se-tenant format showing the Grand Harbour of Malta.EUROPA 2012 Stamp Issue – ”Visit…..”This year’s EUROPA theme is ‘Visit…’, with each country choosing a particular local spot to highlight for visitors.
published August 10th, 2012
A set of eight stamps designed with a broad selection of images reflecting a variety of ” Occasions “.
Source: WOPA
published August 5th, 2012