https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/68987 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:35:55 GMT 2026-04-28T12:35:55Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69381 Title: Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society : no. 40(3) : December 2011 Editors: Bonnici, Alfred Abstract: Table of contents: 1/ CARDONA, J. A. - GREX and juror guidelines -- 2/ CARDONA, J. A. - Guidelines for the duties and accreditation of jurors in FIP world and specialized exhibitions -- 3/ HOWE, C. - Belgian postal stationery -- 4/ PARDO, D. A. - The autographed 1987 8c Arvid Pardo stamp -- 5/ DE BATTISTA, J. A. - Update on MaltaPost postage paid envelopes -- 6/ FENECH, J. - Postal diary : 29th March - 30th June 2011. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69381 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69380 Title: Postal diary : 29th March - 30th June 2011 Abstract: The official diary of the Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society covering the period of 29th March - 30th June 2011. 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. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69380 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69379 Title: Update on MaltaPost postage paid envelopes Abstract: The following is an update of the article originally published in the PSM Journal Issue 36/1 of April 2007 and concerns the issue of the subsequent versions of postage paid envelopes released by MaltaPost. The first was issued sometime around October 2010 (designated as Group 5) while the second in August 2011 (designated as Group 6). The major differences in the Group 5 version lie in the sizes of both the imprinted stamp, which is now significantly smaller than that used on the Group 4 lot which measured 49.00 x 22.50 mm; and that of the logo. [excerpt] Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69379 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69378 Title: The autographed 1987 8c Arvid Pardo stamp Abstract: Collecting autographed stamps can be a lot of fun. Perhaps the most well known philatelist in this specialty was Malcolm MacGregor. He amassed items signed by different people in whose honor the stamps were issued, celebrities in all walks of life- kings and queens, statesmen, artists, athletes, aviators, clergy, composers etc. Curiously, he did not possess any stamp autographed by a royal family member of England. Here is what he had to say in pursuing this adventure: "Endeavoring to get together a collection of autographed stamps one must be prepared for a number of rebuffs for not all of the notables portrayed on stamps will readily respond to a request for autographs. Sometimes involved negotiations are necessary before they are ready to comply." [excerpt] Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/69378 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z