May 2014

Contents to Volume 44, Number 12

All the latest philatelic news including British Guiana 1c. Black on Magenta recertified, new RDP signatories announced, Mail Rail plans approved.

A full report from the recent Salisbury Stamp Show.

The latest reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

John Holman looks at composite designs, Britons on stamps and definitive issues for three new kings.

Royal Mail’s issue on Buckingham Palace and details of the plans to commemorate World War I.

John Deering demystifies ‘Post & Go on the go’ with a comprehensive guide to material issued from mobile machines.

Despite their hurried creation and being initially branded as ‘un-English’ by King George V, Britain’s first commemoratives are now highly sought-after items.

Derek Connell continues his fascinating exploration of London’s early philatelic exhibitions with a highly illustrated account of the first International and the South Kensington Conversazione.

The latest supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.

Despite their large number and the high cost of some examples, Christer Brunstrom reveals that a representative and rewarding collection of Russian Zemstvo stamps is still possible.

Steve Pendleton shows how a collection of stamps and special covers can tell the fascinating story of how Elephant Island became a symbol of human courage and fortitude.

Geir Sor-Reime FRPSL presents a round-up of Commonwealth Postal Stationery.

Mervyn Benford reveals the background of the Hungarian PSGB and gives a sneak preview of a special commemorative exhibition being held at the Royal Philatelic Society London on 22 May.

David Horry’s popular series continues with a discussion on examples for this strategically important territory.

The development of this issue, along with its uses, varieties and known rarities, such as the famous 1868

Reviews of the latest philatelic publications.

In concluding his comprehensive philatelic tour of European monarchies, John Davis FRPSL focuses on the fascinating and, often, troubled history of Yugoslavia.

Beginning with the introduction of foreign issues, and continuing with the first true stamp issues, Giorgio Migliavacca outlines the early uses of postage stamps in Italy.

Peter van Gelder tell the story of the ground-breaking visit of King George V and Queen Elizabeth to Canada and the USA in 1939.

Stamps to look out for from Nigeria.

Don’t miss your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

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

Your monthly summary of recent and forthcoming stamp issues from the world’s philatelic bureaux.

An innovative stamp and seed issue, a contribution to the Europa theme of musical instruments and the work of artist Archibald Knox.

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

SG catalogue editor, Hugh Jefferies, discusses the latest editions to be published.

An 18-page update to the Stanley Gibbons catalogue.