Martin, R.E. (editor) - Malta, The Stamps and Postal History
1576-1960Publisher: Robson Lowe, London, 1980.
Large hardback, dustwrapper, illustrated, xvi + 411 pages, with the 1985 Supplement No.1, 28 pages, dustwrapper rubbed and creased and with a repaired tear, upper page-edges slightly dust-marked and with a few spots of foxing, short repaired tear to edge of title-page, internally clean, in Good condition.
The definitive handbook on the postage stamps and postal history of Malta. Covering every aspect of the island's philatelic history in 32 chapters, from the early mails of the Knights of St. John to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. With chapters on disinfection of mails, postal rates, maritime mail, village postmarks, specimens, revenues, Branch Post Offices, etc. Superbly illustrated throughout, including colour plates. The essential book for all collectors of Malta. Long out of print and scarce. 
