Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta

Definitive series: His Most Eminent Highness Fra’ John Dunlap

On sale Yes
Face value Complete set € 10,65 and postal card B (€ 1,25).
Stamp description

the five stamps depict a uniformed portrait of His Most Eminent Highness Fra’ John Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Completing each stamp are the inscriptions “SOVRANO MILITARE ORDINE DI MALTA” and “POSTE MAGISTRALI” the coat of arms of the Order’s activities, and the face value expressed with the codes “A,” “B,” “B-50g,” “B-Zona1,” and “B-Zona2,” respectively.

The stamp bearing the face value expressed with code “B” forms the postcard’s franking impression, enclosed by a mock stroke perforation. On the lower right, four continuous lines with the indications “C.A.P.”, “LOCALITÀ” and “PROV.” for the recipient’s address. Upper left, a box with the legend “CARTOLINA POSTALE” and the indications “C.A.P.”, “LOCALITÀ” and “PROV.” for the sender’s address.

Date of issue 22 September 2023
Face values A, B, B-50g, B-Zona1, B-Zona2 and B (postal card).
Size 40x40 mm.
Perforation 13 1⁄2 x 13 1⁄2.
Souvenir sheet size postal card 150 x 105 mm.
Print run unlimited, with sequential numbering on the postal card.
Stamp sheet eight.
Printed by Cartor Security Printers, La Loupe, France, in offset for postage stamps. Tipografia Mariti, Rome, in offset for postal card.