MALTA

Covers and stamps / Malta

MALTA: 1834: Entire to Versoix, Switzerland datelined May 15, struck by straight-line "MALTA POST OFFICE" handstamp overstruck with MARSEILLE transit (May 31) and to right framed "PAYS D'OUTREMER" and bearing fine example of rare oval-framed "2s.". Part of backflap with arrival datestamp missing, otherwise fine and fresh condition.