A postal system began in Malta in the early 18th century with letters from the Knights of Malta, but the actual post office did not begin until 1854. By then it was a British colony and the British set up an overseas post office in Malta
In 1860, Malta issued its first stamp, when the country was still a colony of the United Kingdom. This stamp was a halfpenny yellow
Currently showing stamps issued between 1936-1952 during the reign of King George VI
Currently showing stamps in used condition.
These stamps have been postally used or cancelled to order