January 2013

Contents to Volume 43, Number 8

Royal Mail announces huge profits, Morgan collection sells for £2.2 Million and news of the world’s fastest printed stamp

The latest reports from the philatelic societies around the world.

Forthcoming Fairs and Auctions

Hugh Jefferies presents a round-up of the latest auction news from the UK and abroad.

John Holman takes a look at the stamps of Cambodia and reflects on 60 years of Stampex exhibitions

Royal Mail reveals the names of the London 2012 gold medal regional printers. Plus: Time is running out to buy your London 2012 Olympic stamp products

Want to discover how you can tell if a Penny Black is from the more valuable plate 11? Take a look at how Devlan Kruck does it!

John Deering reveals the ‘next generation’ of Hytech machines and discovers what ‘Post & Go’ Christmas treats Royal Mail has in store

We discover a new kind of post office in the heart of London that’s bringing a little philately to the festive Christmas fun

Paul Brittain presents the second in his series of articles about the life and work of one of this country’s leading stamp designers

As it marks its 150th anniversary, Len Stanway looks back at the parcel, newspapers and letter delivery service offered by the world famous London Underground

Alan Sacks continues his light-hearted philatelic tour along one of Britain’s grandest thoroughfares

The latest supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue

Members of the TPO and Seapost Society share a few of the fascinating topics the society has to offer

Nicholas Pertwee reveals how just one value in a series can provide a fascinating area of collecting – as well as the possibility to discover some real rarities

Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS reveals the inside story behind the change of agency for the world’s most remote island

Ashley Lawrence FRPSL concludes his study of the stamps issued during the British mandate of Palestine

Nimrod highlights some important stamps of Pakistan

Now a goldmine for collectors who know what they are looking for, Rufus Barnes discusses the overprints and postmarks of the ‘UAE’ period

More issues from the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues

Dean Shepherd investigates some more of the latest new issues

The story behind an unissued stamp of Tristan da Cunha. Plus, Hugh Jefferies’ latest comments as SG catalogue editor.

A 12-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue