Description: Definitive pictorial stamp featuring a portrait of King George VI in uniform at upper right within a crowned oval. The main image shows Victoria (Rabat) and the Citadel, the historic fortified hilltop city on the island of Gozo. The denomination 2d appears in a decorative tablet at lower right, with “MALTA” across the top and caption “VICTORIA AND THE CITADEL GOZO” below the scene. In scarlet.
Circa: 1938-1940s
Condition: Used, light cancel, ripped corner
Notes:
Part of Malta’s celebrated King George VI pictorial set depicting national landmarks and heritage sites. Victoria (also known as Rabat) is the vibrant capital of Gozo, Malta. At its heart lies the Cittadella (or The Citadel), a massive historic fortress and fortified city. Sitting atop a hill, it dominates the island's skyline and has served as a sanctuary for Gozitans since Neolithic times. The Gozo Citadel design highlights the island’s ancient defensive architecture.