Malta Stamps
Here are a few First Day Covers which were issued in the past few months. These images are only being displayed until further construction works on these pages.
This is list of the recent stamp issues. Although a picture of a First Day Cover is shown here below, we can also supply the same in Mint or Used condition. The Malta collection of stamps goes back to 1860 when Malta had it's very own 'Yellow'. We stock all Malta stamps in mint used and where available FDC, so just email us for more info.
Our company for over 20 years has been offering a New Issue Service (NIS) for all philatelic issues. We offer personal attention and accommodate individual requests for each client. When each New Issue is available we mail directly on date of issue the requested items. This can be done by depositing as little as Lm 10.00 (Usd 25.00 or Euro 30.00) in to your account. Each Issue the amount of the invoice is deducted from you account and a statement with your new balance is mailed together with the requested material. For more info email us.
Different terminology for various stamp products
First Day Cover Mint Stamps (singles) Presentation Pack
Postcard - Leaflet Folder
Maximum Card
Here is a brief description of what each product consists of.
Mint-Single Stamps
Each issue of a various amount of stamps. In this case as shown above the Dogs of Malta set has 4 stamps. This product item is the most basic in its own form, that is, all it consists of are the 4 stamps in the set.
First Day Cover
An envelope with a design in connection with the stamps on the cover the size of approximately 195mm by 105mm, together with the four stamps issued including a special First Day Of Issue handstamp.
Presentation Pack
All four stamps inserted in a special black strip together with date of issue on the front.
Postcard / Maximum Card
On certain issues throughout the year Maltapost issue a special set of postcards depicting each and every stamp in the issue, together with the matching stamp on the reverse side with a handstamp of the first day of issue.
Folder
This folder shows the actual stamps, with the first day of issue handstamp together with all technical details in English and Maltese, with a brief description of the issue concerned.
Leaflet
This leaflet has all technical details and issue date etc. It also gives a description and images of the stamps issued.
