Malta 1928 Postage & Revenue King George V
Malta · 1928 · 2½d
This definitive stamp features a dual-panel design. The left panel contains a portrait of King George V in his naval uniform, while the right panel displays a Maltese galley, a traditional oared warship, symbolizing the island's maritime heritage. The inscription 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' indicates its dual purpose for both mail and fiscal use.
Issued during British colonial rule, this series replaced the self-government issues of the early 1920s and reasserted British sovereignty through the monarch's portrait, while also acknowledging local identity with the Maltese galley.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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