The Committee of the Gozo Philatelic Society would like to express publicly its serious doubts about Maltapost’s decision to ban postage stamps from use on postal parcels.

Besides uncertainties regarding the legality of restricting unilaterally the declared usability of stamps already bought, there is the obvious danger of Maltese stamps becoming less popular through limited visibility. Of course stamp collectors like to use an assortment on their postal items, especially to each other.

We would strongly recommend this choice to remain possible, as it is in so many countries which have introduced labels. Philatelists – an important source of revenue for Maltapost – would be appreciative, just as we look positively at the return of watermarked paper and the range of attractive cards. The only point in favour of this ban is that there would be no more excuses for ridiculously high face values!

While thanking the relative committee for the issue of stamps (and postmarks) with a Gozo theme, we take this opportunity to express our hope that no occasions are missed in the future. We remain available to provide advice regarding themes and designs.

Antoine Vassallo

Secretary

Gozo Philatelic Society