June 2017

Contents to Volume 48, Number 1

The latest philatelic news from around the world.

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

In his latest column for new collectors, John Holman continues his review of early George VI definitives from the colonies.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Machin definitive in June, Royal Mail will release two miniature sheets charting the development and evolution of the iconic design. We get a peek at what they will offer.

John Deering guides us through a bumper batch of new GB discoveries and developments, and presents an up-to-date checklist of security Machins.

As the Machin reaches its 50th year of service as the face of British definitives, Douglas Muir RDP tells us more about the man who created it.

Tony Walker discusses just one of the many aspects that the short-lived, pre-decimal Machin period has to offer.

The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.

Brian Livingstone FRPSL talks us through the development of the King George VI Coronation commemoratives of South Africa and the Australian dependencies.

Peter van Gelder returns to GSM with another selection of new postal stationery finds.

Celia Gleeson tells us why we should all be collecting Manx postal history.

Pradip Jain continues his study of the postal history produced during the pioneering flights across the British Empire between 1918 and 1929.

Noel Davenhill presents the latest chapter in his series looking at the development of British Colonial and Protectorate Stamps up to the early Elizabethan era.

Glenn Morgan tells the story of Harrison & Sons first ever steps into stamp production.

Geir Sor-Reime presents the first of a three-part alphabetical listing of foreign issues from 2016.

Readers have their say, courtesy of the GSM postbag.

Michael Round continues his article on the philatelic impact of Zaire’s hyperinflation period.

Vincent Schouberechts, tells the fascinating story of Ferrary’s legendary Greece collection.

Reviews of the latest philatelic publications.

Nimrod highlights some desirable stamps to look out for from Tonga.

All aboard for a philatelic guide to Japanese steam trains.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

New issues from the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.

Another chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some of the latest stamp issues from around the world.

More tongue-in-cheek fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.

Hugh Jefferies offers his thoughts from the Catalogue Editor’s chair.

Your 14-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.