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.

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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.

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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:

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published January 6th, 2013

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta on 15 April 1942.

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published September 15th, 2012

Commemorating the London 2012 Olympic Games with a set of two stamps within a miniature sheet.

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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)

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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.

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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

WOPA is pleased to announce that Malta stamps are now available on our website at face value!

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published August 3rd, 2012

A set of eight stamps designed with a broad selection of images reflecting a variety of “Occasions”.

This set reflects new and refreshed images representing the celebration of various occasions such as weddings, graduations, sports competitions and Christmas.

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published April 3rd, 2012

The Philatelic Bureau of MaltaPost p.l.c. will issue on 7th March 2012, a philatelic set of two stamps which add to the Definitive set that was originally issued on 29 December 2009.

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published March 8th, 2012