Ceylon Used In Maldives

Does anyone know about Ceylon stamps being used in the Maldive Islands?

I know that Ceylon issues were in use from March 1907 until 1909.

This usage is, however, much later, being 1938.



Stanley Gibbons in their listings describe the Maldive Islands as a British Protectorate. Elsewhere, however, I have seen the islands described as a Dependency of Ceylon. Is this relationship an explanation of Ceylon usage in the Maldives? Was this usage tolerated by the authorities, or indeed, was it permitted?

Thanks folks.

any help?
Gibbons:
Overseas mail to destinations other than ceylon or india
continued to be franked with ceylon stamps
until 1967 when maldives joined the UPU

Brilliant! Thanks Rod.