Contents to Volume 48, Number 6
November 2017
Contents November 2017
Newsdesk
The latest philatelic news from around the world, including Luxembourg’s Europa ‘Castles’ error and a preview of the philatelic gems that will be on show at MonacoPhil 2017.
Stampex
New product launches, exclusive collectables and world class displays all came together for the latest Stampex show in London.
Society News
More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.
Diary Dates
Forthcoming fairs and auctions.
Around the Houses
The latest reports and important upcoming sales from auction rooms at home and abroad.
GB News
Royal Mail reveals the winning designs for its 2017 Children’s Christmas Design competition.
The Birth of Great Britain's Registered Envelopes, 1878
Edward Klempka discusses the development and introduction of Britain’s 1878 registered envelopes.
Machin Watch
John Deering presents another round-up of modern GB issues, along with a detailed guide to Post & Go inscriptions from Royal Navy museums.
Exhibiting at National Level
David Watson talks us through his own personal route to competition success.
GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.
By Air from Malaya
Michael Waugh introduces us to the first pioneering flights to and from Malaya and the Netherlands East Indies.
Vignettes in Early Aviation
After the Wright Brothers made their historic flight in 1903, pioneering aviators around the world took to the skies in a series of public demonstrations. John F Roe, examines the stamp-like vignettes that were produced to advertise and promote these early aviation events.
Basil in Finland
GSM’s roving reporter is back! This time he looks at the sometimes controversial philatelic history of Finland, which celebrates its centenary in 2017.
Stamps to Collect from the Coronation of King George VI
Richard Berry and Brian Livingstone offer some advice on collecting 1937 Coronation issues and ephemera from Britain and the Empire.
Stamp Hunting
Nimrod highlights some desirable stamps to look out for.
British Colonial and Protectorate Stamps Part 7: Gold Coast
The latest instalment in Noel Davenhill’s series on the development of British Colonial and Protectorate stamps up to the early Elizabethan era, takes us to the Gold Coast.
Zinc Through the Ages
Josef Charrach taps into a rich vein of thematic material.
King George VI: Changes in Stamp Printing During His Reign: Part 2
Cyril Parsons continues his study of the changes in printing techniques that occurred during the reign of King George VI.
Transjordan's Tourist Issue of 1933
Christer Brunstrom takes us on a guided tour of Transjordan’s 1933 pictorial issue.
Dear GSM
Readers have their say, courtesy of the GSM postbag.
90 years of Gibbons Stamp Monthly
The history of GSM in all its guises from 1890.
Bookshelf
Reviews of the latest philatelic publications.
Guillaume Broux: Belgium's Torchbearer
Adrian Keppel talks to Belgium’s Master Engraver about his long and prolific career.
Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.
Shore to Shore
More issues from Jersey, Isle of Man and Guernsey.
Competition
Another chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.
Panorama
More stories behind the latest stamp issues.
The Unissued Stamps of King George VI
More faux fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.
Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies comments from the Catalogue Editor’s chair.
Catalogue Supplement
Hugh Jefferies comments from the Catalogue Editor’s chair.