MALTA 1922 'SELF-GOVERNMENT' 2s purple and blue/blue, SG111

MALTA 1922 'SELF-GOVERNMENT' 2s purple and blue/blue, SG111Malta 1922 'SELF GOVERNMENT' 2s purple and blue blue, watermark MCA, SG111. A fine mint example with original gum. Trace of toning on reverse of one perforation mentioned purely for accuracy. A fine and very fresh example. In 1922, stamps from Malta experienced an evolution , due to the new self governing status of the crown colony. During 1921, Malta was granted a new constitution and self government status within the British Empire. It was still a

Some folded perforations and odd trivial blemishes (lower left stamp with gum crease and minor marks) but

and a couple of minor wrinkles as typically seen

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fresh colour with above average centring

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