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Title: | Further information on Saint Paul |
Authors: | Bonavia, Carmel G. |
Keywords: | Paul, the Apostle, Saint -- On postage stamps Postage stamp design -- Malta -- History -- 19th century Postage stamp design -- Malta -- History -- 20th century Dore, Gustave, 1832-1883 -- Adaptations |
Issue Date: | 2015-12 |
Publisher: | Malta Philatelic Society |
Citation: | Bonavia, C. G. (2015). Further information on Saint Paul. Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society, 44(3), 32-37. |
Abstract: | The figure of St. Paul has permeated in nearly all aspects of Maltese life since centuries ago. His providential landing in Malta in the year 60 A.D, after a shipwreck, has left an indelible mark on the character of the whole Island. This influence is even clearly reflected on Maltese stamps. Not less than 30 stamps in Maltese philately feature prominently St. Paul and 23 other stamps depict biblical personages, places or works of art closely connected with him. In this respect, Malta was the first country to issue a stamp commemorating St. Paul as early as 1899. [excerpt] |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/64702 |
Appears in Collections: | JMPS - 2015 - 44(3) |
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