19g Malta Off-Paper Stamp Mixture – High Topical Content – Art, WWII & Sport - LOT ST356

Weight: 19g (Approx. 200 stamps).

• Key Themes: * Milied (Christmas) Art: Large-format Nativity and religious art issues.

• Military History: WWII 50th Anniversary commemoratives.

• Sport: includes 1990 World Cup (Italia '90) issues.

• Architecture: Detailed designs of Maltese historical sites.

• Condition: Used, off-paper. The stamps appear to be in excellent condition with clear, light cancellations.

Notable Highlights in this Lot

This mixture is particularly rich in religious and historical themes, which are strong hallmarks of Maltese philately:

• Maltese Christmas (Milied '86): The large stamp on the left featuring a Nativity scene is part of the Milied 1986 set. These large-format art stamps are highly collected for their intricate detail.

• Classical Art & Painting: The large dark-bordered stamp on the right featuring a Baroque-style painting is a great example of Malta's dedication to featuring historical art treasures.

• 1990 FIFA World Cup (Italia '90): I can see a stamp with a football (soccer ball) at the bottom, commemorating the 1990 World Cup. These are very popular with "Sports" topical collectors.

• History of Warfare/Military: There is a stamp featuring soldiers and the text "Tieni Gwerra Dinjija" (Second World War), commemorating the 50th anniversary of the war's end.

• Architecture: The pink/peach stamp on the bottom left features a detailed sketch of a Maltese building, likely a church or a historical monument in Valletta.