https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102341 2026-04-05T03:08:34Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102432 Title: Centenary of the birth of Mahama Gandhi Abstract: Following the decision of the Government of India to commemorate the year October 1968- October 1969 as the Gandhi Centenary Year, many countries throughout the world decided to issue a set of postage stamps to commemorate the occasion. 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102431 Title: With an ear to the ground Abstract: The recent 'FAO' issue looks like being one of the best philatelic bets of 1968. Already it has been tipped by "Stamp Collecting Weekly's column, FYNDEM", and prices in U.K. are as high as 9/- mint or used, while most dealers are complaining that there are not sufficient stocks to go round. It would seem a definite shortage is the case since the Crown Agents stocks were exhausted by October the 24th, and local sources were severely rationed soon after issue for a while, but only time will prove the point. 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102387 Title: The grammar of philately Abstract: lt is our intention to publish a series of articles which deal with the grammar of this fascinating hobby. The idea was set forward by Dr. C. Cassar (well known in our Newsletter through his several contributions) who did hand in an article some time back, on the type of paper used in the printing of stamps. As this subject struck us 'bull's eye; we availed ourselves of the opportunity; thus we gathered and elaborated the fundamental basis of Postage Stamp Production, together with the meaning of technical words, and laid them down in chronological order for the full perusal of all those interested. 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102386 Title: Stamps of Malta Abstract: We have had four varieties of postmarks, the 'M' (large 7 1/2mm wide) and the 'M" small 6 1/2mm wide, both being 9 1/2mm high; and the round and oval types of the A 25. According to some catalogues the M type would have taken place between 1857 and 59, and that would have been before the 1/2d yellow local stamp came into being! Such a statement is therefore incorrect as many collectors possess the td yellow on bluish paper, obliterated with both types of the M cancellation. [excerpt] 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z