The 200th anniversary from the Death of Napoléon Bonaparte is to be commemorated by MaltaPost with the issue of a miniature sheet bearing one stamp.

The French military leader is widely recognised as one of the greatest strategists and finest commanders in history. He conquered and controlled most of Europe.

In 1798 he took control of the Maltese Islands ending the 268-year-long presence of the Knights Hospitaller in Malta.

The stamp within the miniature sheet measures 49mm x 40.5mm, with a comb perforation of 14.2 x 14.2 and bearing the Maltese Cross watermark.

The miniature sheet itself measures 120mm x 80mm and was produced in the offset process by Printex Ltd. The issue, designed by MaltaPost, consists of 20,000 miniature sheets with each sheet bearing a value of €5.00.

This stamp will be available from all post offices in Gozo and Malta Gozo as from the date of issue, Wednesday, the 5th of May.

Orders may be placed online at www.maltaphilately.com or by mail from the Philatelic Bureau, MaltaPost p.l.c. 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MTP 1001; Telephone: 2596 1740, e-mail: info@maltaphilately.com

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