https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140436 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:51:43 GMT 2026-04-20T22:51:43Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140530 Title: Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society : no. 53(1) : April 2024 Abstract: Table of contents:; 1/ Paul C. Saliba - THE COMMISSARIO DELLA POSTA; 2/ Alan Green - FORCES POST OFFICES - MALTA; 3/ Vladimir Kachan - THE USE OF BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS IN HUMAN LIFE; 4/ John V. De Battista - POSTAL DIARY: 26th April - 31st December 2023; 5/ John V. De Battista - Interesting 1890 photo showing the pillar letter box opposite of the Royal Opera House in Valetta; 6/ John V. De Battista - PHILATELIC MAIL CARRIED ON FIRST AND ONLY VISIT OF A CONCORDE TO MALTA Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140530 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140485 Title: The commissario della posta Abstract: The Knights of Malta always had a Postal System, to communicate with their Comandaries, the Pope, their Ambassadors, and their families spread all over Europe. On the 20th July 1708 the Venerandi Procuratoti del Comun tesoro submitted a number of proposals to the Grand Council of the Order so that the Traesury will be relieved of the burden of expenses for the carriage of private letters. Grand Master Ramon Perellos appointed a commission to verify these proposals and provide the necessry feedback. One of the proposals recommended the appointment of a Knight to manage the postal service. [excerpt] Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140485 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140484 Title: Forces post offices : Malta Abstract: The planned run-down in early-1972, and the subsequent re-start after the new agreement on Military Facilities in Malta, had no direct effect on postage rates for the British Forces. The 1 oz. rate of 3p. had been in force since 1 July 1971 and remained unchanged throughout 1972. [excerpt] Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140484 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140483 Title: The use of butterflies and moths in human life Abstract: Insects not only play a significant role in the ecological process of nature but since pre-historic times have also formed a part of the human diet. Many species of Lepidoptera provide benefits to humans. Silk cocoons produced by the last instar larvae of certain species yield high-quality silk, which can be processed and exploited in the textile industry, resulting in income generation. Moreover, the wings of some butterflies and moths are used for decoration purposes. [excerpt] Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140483 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z