Malta 1965 Definitive Issue - Grand Master Jean de Valette
Malta · 1965 · 2d
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Jean Parisot de Valette, the 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He is renowned for commanding the resistance against the Ottoman Empire during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The design highlights his significant role in Maltese history.
Issued as part of a definitive series in 1965, this stamp marked the 400th anniversary of the Great Siege of Malta, a pivotal event that secured the island's Christian identity.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Image: · License:
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
