https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102574 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:52:58 GMT 2026-04-10T06:52:58Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102670 Title: The Malta 5d. stamp of 1889 Abstract: When one looks at the 5d. Malta stamp issued in 1889, listed in Gibbons' Catalogue as No. 32, one immediately notices, on the upper corners, the so-called Maltese eight pointed cross worn on the habit of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem. On the left side of the ornament are to be seen a shield bearing the eight pointed Maltese Cross and several other implements of war such as swords, lances of various types, as well as a drum. Such a drum used to be sounded in the streets of all the towns and villages of Malta to give the inhabitants the warning of an approaching enemy. This warning was called "ln-Naffra". [excerpt] Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102670 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102669 Title: The £1 stamps of Malta Abstract: Malta, which began issuing its own stamps 107 years ago, has in all that time had only five £1 stamps. It has been said that there is no need, except for fiscal purposes, for a stamp of such high value. it is true that Malta managed with values of 2s.6d., 5s., and 10s., up to 1922, with the first 5s, value in 1886, and first 2s.6d. and 10s values in 1899. Nevertheless, it is certain that all the £1 values have been used on registered and high value packets and on official, and private, larger packets and parcels; but it must be admitted that many £1 stamps have been seen with purely philatelic cancellations. Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102669 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102668 Title: The circular village stamps of Malta - Part 2 Abstract: The above list is complete as far as my records go, but not to the best of my knowledge. Sannat cancellor was sent out in 1900 and the 1909 editions Dictionnaire des Bureaux de Poste published by the U.P.U. lists this office as being in current existence. In the same volume are listed offices at Birzebbuggia, Cottonera, Kala, Marsaforno, Marsascrirocco, Marsascala, Pieta, and St. Julians. What has happened to them? Did they have any cancellation devices? [excerpt] Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102668 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102667 Title: Malta hearsay Abstract: Once again, Chevalier Cremona outshone himself as an artist in executing an excellent design for the three value set commemorating the 25th anniversary of the award of the George Cross. The blue ribbon of the medal, an exact replica of the original, certainly adds a considerable amount of "flavour" to the stamp. Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/102667 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z