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Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Grand Master Jean de Valette

Name: Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Grand Master Jean de Valette
Brand: Sovereign Military Order of Malta

Sovereign Military Order of Malta · 1966 · 1 Scudo

This stamp features a portrait of Jean de Valette, the 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He is renowned for his leadership during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The design is based on a portrait by an unknown artist and includes the Maltese cross and the denomination in Scudi.

Issued in 1966, this was the very first postage stamp released by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, marking the beginning of its independent postal administration.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

portraits historical-figures royalty coats-of-arms

Catalog Numbers

scott1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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