A historic ½d brown definitive from Malta, originally issued during the reign of King George VI, later overprinted “SELF-GOVERNMENT 1947” to mark the restoration of autonomous rule. The stamp features a crisp portrait of the king above the detailed vignette of H.M.S. St. Angelo, Malta’s iconic harbor fort. This overprint is a key transitional issue reflecting Malta’s political evolution post-WWII. Highly sought after for its political significance, attractive design, and its role in the celebrated 1947 Self-Government overprint set.