Testimonial letter from The Albemarle Club in London for the products supplied by V. Marich and Co.

Following the display and stall for the British Empire Exhibition at Auberge d'Italie in December 1923, V. Marich and Co. were selected to represent Malta in the 2024 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, London, England. This photo shows the stall prepared for the 2024 showcase.

Inscription:
"Melita Productions Ltd
50 Whitehall Park London N19 3TN 01-272-3806
Cable Address Melita London N19

The Siege of Malta 1565

1. The arrival of the Turkish Armada.
2. The Turkish Disembark at Marsaxlokk.
3. The investment of St. Elmo.
4. The fall of St. Elmo.
5. The investment of Fort St. Elmo.
6. The little relief arrives at Birgu.
7. The bombardment of the Post of Castille.
8. St. Michael assaulted by land and sea.
   • An additional picture showing 8&9 in relation, also the balcony. This section is heavily restored, and the balcony, said to be the bridge of one of the Order's ships, is not part of the original plan.
9. The assault upon the Post of Castille.
10. A depiction of the entire war.
11. The arrival of the great relief.
12. The Turkish armada put to flight.

Melita Productions Reg. in England 1086832
Reg Office 72 High Street Teddington Middx
VAT No. 229 6660 38

Directors: I. C. Lochhead E.A.C. Lochhead"

A receipt for business typed on a V. Marich and Co. letterhead. The receipt refers to business done with Messrs. Colombus Ltd, one of the main manufacturers of Egyptian cigarettes in Malta.

The receipt also displays the coat of arms of the Prince of Wales and the wording 'By Appointment' which was a guarantee given to V. Marich and Co. by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales.

To the left of the receipt, one can see the various foreign agents in London, Jersey, Bermuda, India and New York. To the right of the receipt, one can see crossed out text reading 'Peter Dawson, Ltd, who was their previous agent. The new agent is indicated on top of the crossed out text reading 'Gilmour Thomson and Co ltd, both whiskey distillars in Glasgow.

Inscription:
"For the attention of Ian Lochhead.
This box contains 24 negatives of Allechio etchings held in the possession of Joseph Galea esq.
With the compliments of Mike Goss."