MALTA 1953 (FDC) 1½D CORONATION, VALLETTA
1½d Coronation single on type 1b sword and sceptre cover with VALLETTA, MALTA circular cancel dated JU 3 53, the first day of issue. Minor stains otherwise fine. SG261; SC241
Note: the cachet is recorded with crown and frame outline in blue (type 1a), with additional gold overlay (type 1b), with serif inscriptions (type 1c), and crown and frame outline in red (type 1d)