https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65706 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:24:58 GMT 2026-04-23T12:24:58Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65717 Title: Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society : no. 43(3) : December 2014 Editors: Bonnici, Alfred Abstract: Table of contents: 1/ CARDONA, J. A. - 2014 Maltex Philatelic Exhibition -- 2/ WOOD, H., & BUGEJA, I. L. - PPH 9 Type "E1'' (first issue) -- 3/ DE BATTISTA, J. V. - Post cards and postal cards : terminology and definitions gleaned from the internet -- 4/ DE BATTISTA, J. V. - The unique ex Gozo mail bus saved from possible destruction -- 5/ DE BATTISTA, J. V. - Postal diary : 14th February 2014 - 1st December 2014. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65717 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65715 Title: Postal diary : 14th February 2014 - 1st December 2014 Abstract: The official diary of the Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society covering the period of 14th February 2014 - 1st December 2014. 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. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65715 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65713 Title: The unique ex Gozo mail bus saved from possible destruction Abstract: Following the restructuring of the Public Transport Service and launching of the "Arriva" buses with their complete replacement of the iconic Malta-built ones on the 2nd July 2011, it looked like the fate of the only bus in existence that had been specifically purpose-built and contracted to carry mail and passengers to and from the Gozo Ferry was doomed. Fortunately this was not the case and it is fitting to commemorate the event. [excerpt] Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65713 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65709 Title: Post cards and postal cards : terminology and definitions gleaned from the internet Abstract: A postcard or post card is generally a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelope. Other shapes than rectangular may also be used. There are also novelty exceptions, such as wood postcards, made of thin wood, copper postcards and coconut "postcards" from tropical islands. In some places, it is possible to send them for a lower fee than for a letter. Stamp collectors distinguish between postcards (which require a stamp) and postal cards (which have prepaid postage imprinted on them). While a postcard is usually printed by a private company, individual or organization and is usually issued with the intention of being sold I given free to tourists or visitors as mementos of visits to a country I location etc., a postal card, because of the prepaid postage imprinted on it, is issued by the relevant postal authority. Some of the forms taken by postal cards include the regular single card which may be commemorative or definitive, attached message-reply cards, airmail postal cards, and official postal cards used for official government business with a "penalty for private use". [excerpt] Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65709 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z