This striking 3d blue definitive of Malta features a finely engraved portrait of King George VI alongside a detailed view of St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. In 1947 the stamp received a bold red overprint “SELF-GOVERNMENT 1947”, marking the restoration of Malta’s internal self-rule after WWII. This overprinted issue is an important transitional piece in Maltese postal history, widely collected for its political significance and attractive typographic surcharge. The deep blue design contrasts beautifully with the vivid red overprint, making it a standout item in any Commonwealth or Malta specialist collection.