Note:
The reduction of rate in 1925 is assumed as it is not
confirmed by an official announcement. However, a stamp with a
nomination of 2 1/2d (Two pence / halfpenny) overprint has been issued
on 3rd. December 1925 and subsequently reported in the Maltese Postal
Gazette No. 366.
Overland Mail surcharge.
Until now, no official announcement has
been found in the announcements of the Maltese Postal Administration.
However, based on the fact that the Maltese Postal Administration
usually followed the British Postal System it can be safely assumed that
the Overland Mail surcharge has been 3d, in line with the Surcharge the
British Post has charged.
Cover posted in Valetta on 10th.
December 1925, on reverse Transit Postmark Port Said (Egypt) 15.
December 1925) and the arrival postmark Baghdad (2nd. January 1926).
Total transit time 23 days, postage rate 5 1/2d. Due to the long transit
time, it is believed that the cover was sent in error the long route via
Karachi/Bombay, despite the higher rate paid.
Another cover from Malta to Iraq.
Postage rate 6d. Posted at VALETTA, dated 20.MAR.26" to Bagdad via
"HAIFA -BAGDAD OVERLAND MAIL", Transit Postmark "PORT SAID 26.MAR.26".