The I T Pickering collection

The

I T PICKERING
collection

The Maltese cross

FRAME 1
Multiples with shades of the red maltese cross
First day of issue - 6^th May 1840
First Sunday - 10^th May 1840

FRAME 2
Red and Black maltese crosses in combination
Contrary to regulations
Rainbow trials

FRAME 3
The change over from red to black crosses
Brown and orange shades
Green crosses used on cover

FRAME 4
Violet, magenta and blues crosses
Covers without adhesives

FRAME 5
Scottish and English special crosses

FRAME 6
Irish and English special crosses

FRAME 7
Penny Postes and recieving hand stamps used with maltese crosses

FRAME 8
Numbers in cross
Various other cancellations used with the maltese cross
Late use of the maltese cross