The 4th set issued in 1974 represented the Centenary of the UPU
and it was designed by Sandra & George Ellul Sullivan.
The technical details are as follows:
| Centenary Of The UPU - 20th September | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 1c3 | Land transport by coach and train | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 (comb) |
| 5c | Sea transport by the first Atlantic mail steamship 'Washington' and a modern liner | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 (comb) |
| 7c5 | Air transport by balloon and jet aeroplane | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 (comb) |
| 50c | UPU Headquarters in 1874 & 1974 | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 (comb) |
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The last set issued in 1974 represented the Christmas Theme and it was
designed by Chev. Emvin Cremona. The set had a surcharge
which was contributed to the Local Child Welfare.
The technical details are as follows:
| Christmas - 22 November | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 8m + 2m | The Nativity | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
| 3c + 1c | A shepherd awakening another shepherd | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
| 5c + 1c | Shepherds carrying gifts | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
| 7c5 + 1c5 | The Magi | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
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In 1975 the first stamps set issue represented the Birth of the Republic.
It consisted of 3 stamps (31mm x 44mm) and they were designed by
Chev. Emvin Cremona.
The technical details are as follows:
| A Milestone 13 - XII - 1974 Birth Of A Republic - 31 March | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 1c3 | Swearing in ceremony of the Prime Minister by the first president in the presence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.9 (comb) |
| 5c | The National Flag of Malta | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.9 (comb) |
| 25c | The President, The Prime Minister & The Minister of Justice & Parliamentray Affairs | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.9 |
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The second issue 1975 consisted of a set of 4 stamps representing the
International Women's Year and these stamps were designed by
Donald Friggeri after a public competition.
The technical details are as follows:
| International Women's Year - 30 May | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 1c3 | International Women's Year - Women in Family | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 (comb) |
| 3c | International Women's Year - Women in Public | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 (comb) |
| 5c | International Women's Year - Women in Family | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 |
| 20c | International Women's Year - Women in Public | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 |
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The Europa set of 1975 consisted of 2 stamps featuring pantings.
The set has been designed by Chev Emvin Cremona.
The technical details are as follows:
| Europa - 15 July | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 5c | Reproduction of de Mura's "Allegory of Malta" | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
| 15c | Judith & Holofernes | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
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In 1975 a set was issued representing aspects from the Maltese Architectural
Heritage. This set was issued for the European Architectural Heritage Year.
The set consisted of 4 stamps and was designed by Richard England.
The technical details are as follows:
| European Architectural Heritage Year - 16 September | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 1c3 | Aspects of the Maltese Heritage | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
| 3c | Aspects of the Maltese Heritage | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
| 5c | Aspects of the Maltese Heritage | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
| 25c | Aspects of the Maltese Heritage | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 14 (comb) |
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The Christmas set of 1975 featured the nativity of Maestro ALberto. The set
consisted of 3 stamps, the artwork was of Chev. Emvin Cremona.
There was a surcharge in this set which was contributed to the Local Child
Welfare.
The technical details are as follows:
| Christmas - 4 November | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 8m + 2m | Nativity by Maestro Alberto | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 13.5 (comb) |
| 3c + 1c | Nativity by Maestro Aberto | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 13.5 (comb) |
| 7c5 + 1c5 | Nativity by Maestro Alberto | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 13.5 (comb) |
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The last issue for 1975 was the First Anniversary Of The Republic.
The set consisted of 3 stamps and it was designed by Anthony De Giovanni.
The technical details are as follows:
| First Anniversary Of The Republic - 12 December | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 1c3 | Right to Work | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.9 (comb) |
| 5c | Safeguarding to The Environment | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.9 (comb) |
| 25c | National Flag Of Malta | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.9 (comb) |
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The first set of 1976 was a one stamp set. The stamp featured the
Emblem of the Republic of Malta. This was designed by Chev. Emvin
Cremona.
The technical details are as follows:
| Emblem Of The Republic Of Malta - 28 January | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| LM 2 | Emblem Of The Republic Of Malta | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | N/A |
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The second set of 1976 featured the Maltese Folklore. It consisted
of 4 stamps and they were designed by Nazzareno Camilleri.
The technical details are as follows:
| Maltese Folklore - 26 February | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 1c3 | Festa tar-Rahal | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.75 |
| 5c | L-Imnarja | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.75 |
| 7c5 | Il-Karnival | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.75 |
| 10c | Il-Gimgha l-Kbira | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 14 x 13.75 |
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A set to commemorate the XXI Edition of the Olympic Games was issued
in 1976 and the stamps featured three of the most popular sports in
Malta. The stamps were designed by harry Alden.
The technical details are as follows:
| XXI Olympic Games - 28 April | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Subject On Stamp | Process | Watermark | Perforation |
| 1c7 | Waterpolo | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 |
| 5c | Qlugh | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 |
| 30c | Atletika | Lithography | Maltese Crosses | 13.6 x 14 |
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