Historical Maps of Malta – will feature on a set of four stamps being issued by MaltaPost. They are reproducing historical maps of the Maltese Islands by different cartographers. The design was set by MaltaPost and images were provided by the Malta Map Society.
This set of stamps from MaltaPost is for in a forthcoming philatelic stamp issue by the Small European Postal Administration Cooperation (SEPAC), themed – Historical Maps.
The stamps are printed in sheets of 10 stamps, with each stamp measuring 42mm x 31mm, with a comb perforation of 13.8 x 13.7 and bearing the Maltese Cross watermark.
The sheets measure 107mm x 177.5mm and were produced by Printex Ltd in the offset process. The issue consists of 80,000 of the €0.20 stamp, 70,000 of the €0.50 stamp, 20,000 of the €0.63 stamp and 40,000 of the €1.25 stamp.
This philatelic issue will be available from all Post Offices in Malta and Gozo as from Friday, the 28th of May. Orders may be placed online at www.maltaphilately.com [1] 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 [2]