Selection of Vintage Postage Stamps from Malta and Poland

This set features four philatelic items mounted on a grid-patterned album page. The top three stamps are from Malta's 1968 definitive or commemorative series featuring religious and historical motifs. These Maltese stamps have a unique house-shaped or pentagonal silhouette with a white perforated border. The 1/4d stamp displays three figures in clerical or historical attire in shades of grey and black. The 8d stamp depicts a scene with multiple figures near a surface, possibly an altar or tomb. The 1s stamp shows an angelic figure in a dynamic pose against a gold/ochre background. Each Maltese stamp bears the 'Malta' name and specific monetary denominations alongside the date 'May 19th 1968'. The bottom stamp is a vertical rectangular issue from Poland (Polska) with a 2.70 zloty denomination. It commemorates Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), showing a portrait of the saint in his concentration camp uniform against a backdrop of barbed wire. The colors on this stamp are more varied, including blue, brown, and green tones. All stamps appear to be in mint or high-quality unused condition, showing crisp edges, vibrant ink, and distinct perforations without visible staining, foxing, or cancellations. They are meticulously presented within protective black mounts, indicating a well-maintained collection from the late 1960s to early 1970s.