Malta’s contribution in the field of art has frequently featured prominently in a number of philatelic issues.

The present set of stamps was designed to highlight a few of these achievements in five specific categories of artistic endeavour, spread over nearly five centuries of national life, namely painting, music, sculpture, literature and architecture.

The examples chosen to illustrate this issue of five stamps bring out strongly the exceptional high standard of Maltese heritage in the fields of painting, sculpture, music, literature and architecture.

The set will be available from today in First Day Cover format, and also cancelled, in mint format, as a presentation pack and as a souvenir folder.

Additional details can be obtained from the philatelic bureau of Maltapost (telephone 2123 9153), or by e-mail, on philately@maltapost. com