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Title: Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society : no. 37(3) : December 2008 Editors: Bonnici, Alfred Abstract: Table of contents: 1/ Maltex 2008 -- 2/ FENECH, J. - The 125th Anniversary of the calling of Our Lady of Ta' Pinu -- 3/ CARDONA, J. A. - Maximaphily -- 4/ BONAVIA, C. G. - Annus Paulinus 2008-2009 Saint Paul : a protagonist in Maltese philately -- 5/ FENECH, J. - Postal diary : 6th July 2008 - 6th December 2008.

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Title: Postal diary : 6th July 2008 - 6th December 2008 Abstract: The official diary of the Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society covering the period of 6th July 2008 - 6th December 2008. This section contains chronological facts related to the postal services in Malta including the opening and closing of sub-post offices, commemorative handstamps and cancellations issued for special occasions, issues of new stamps, MaltaPost press releases and other philatelic miscellanea.

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Title: Annus Paulinus 2008-2009 Saint Paul : a protagonist in Maltese philately Abstract: The figure of St. Paul has permeated in nearly all aspects of Maltese life since centuries ago. His providential landing in Malta in the year 60 A.D, after a shipwreck, has left an indelible mark on the character of the whole Island. This influence is even clearly reflected on Maltese stamps. Not less than 30 stamps in Maltese philately feature prominently St. Paul and 23 other stamps depict biblical personages, places or works of art closely connected with him. In this respect, Malta was the first country to issue a stamp commemorating St. Paul as early as 1899. (S.G. 35. J.B.21) [excerpt]

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Title: The 125th anniversary of the calling of Our Lady of Ta' Pinu Abstract: The 22nd June of this year (2008) marked the 125th anniversary of the calling of Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. It was exactly 10.10 am on Friday, 22nd June 1883 when Our Lady of Ta' Pinu spoke to 45 year old Carmela Grima, who was going back home from her fields situated close to what was then the small chapel of Ta' Pinu, on the outskirts of Gharb. Since that day, the devotion to Our Lady of Ta' Pinu has grown immensely, and today thousands of devotees from all over Malta and Gozo, and from the four corners of the world, travel to Gharb to pay homage to the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu. Our Lady of Ta' Pinu and her national shrine in Gharb have, on a number of occasions, been commemorated on stamps or through other philatelic means, to the delight of stamp collectors, and particularly, those specializing in Marian philately. [excerpt]

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