Widespread interest in philatelic Accession Album

A leather-bound copy of the recently issued Maltapost EU Accession Album has been presented to President Eddie Fenech Adami by Maltapost chairman Joe Grioli and outgoing chief executive Robert Lake.

The presentation was made at the President's Palace, in Valletta.

Dr Fenech Adami was presented with Album Number One, the first album out of a total limited edition of 500 copies containing all the mint stamps issued by successive postal administrations from Malta's Independence in 1964 right up to and including Malta's accession to the European Union on May 1 this year.

President Fenech Adami praised Maltapost for their initiative and remarked that Malta's stamps throughout the years had always been much sought after, both locally and by collectors in other countries. This album, Dr Fenech Adami added, would help considerably towards enhancing Malta's contribution to international philately.

Mr Grioli and Mr Lake said there was big interest, even in international circles, for this exceptional publication. Nothing had been spared, they added, to ensure the publication was of the highest possible quality.

The Accession Album was issued by the Maltapost philatelic bureau to celebrate Malta's accession to the EU. Its production was handled by Promotion Services Ltd through their publishing division Miranda Publishers.

The presentation was also attended by Promotion Services directors Tony and Eddie Aquilina and by Maltapost senior manager, communications Tony Barbaro Sant.