November 2013

Contents to Volume 44, Number 6

The latest philatelic reports from around the world including: the opening of the new William H Gross Stamp Gallery; the government’s sale of Royal Mail; and an in-depth report on Autumn Stampex.

The latest reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

John Holman gives an overview of Brazilian stamps, explores the philatelic connections of Benjamin Britten, explains some philatelic terms and revisits Kennedy memorial stamps.

Royal Mail unveils its Christmas 2013 stamps depicting the Madonna and Child.

Although Great Britain’s first miniature sheet, depicting Historic Buildings, was issued in 1978, Richard West reveals they were first suggested 40 years earlier.

John M Deering casts his eye over the new Merchant Navy issue and reveals a possible new perforation error.

John Fowler discusses the many ways in which the 1922 postal rebate was implemented on existing stocks of postal stationery.

The latest supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.

Although the 10c. and 2c. Altered Plates were never used for official Confederate stamps, as John L Kimbrough reveals, numerous private printings were made.

Hugh Bennet introduces Kiribati’s new Water Transport definitives.

Christer Brunstrom examines the tax stamps issued by both sides of the Spanish Civil War and the motives behind their release.

Were Jamaican temporary cancellations used by Naval Intelligence and was James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, involved in their use? David Horry investigates.

Nicholas Pertwee continues his series on Ghana’s provisional definitive series, including some of the scarcer examples to look out for.

John Hillson FCPS looks at Canadian way mail and drop letters, which offer collectors huge scope for study

Julian H Jones discusses the development of transatlantic sea post offices and the distinctive postmarks they used.

Stamps to look out for from Malaya.

Your chance to win a copy of the brand new Stanley Gibbons 2014 Commonwealth & British Empire 1840–1970 Catalogue.

To mark the 120th anniversary of women’s right to vote in New Zealand, Christopher Moor examines the stamps issued to celebrate Kate Sheppard, the leader of the New Zealand suffrage movement.

Covers and cachets reveal the fascinating story of British and American rivalries at Stonnington Island, Antarctica.

Ian Hamilton concludes his survey of mankind’s attempts at flight, as told through stamps, with an examination of the great pioneers who led the way in aeronautics.

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

Island Hopper reports on more issues from the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.

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

More tongue-in-cheek fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection. Hugh Jefferies presents his latest comments as SG catalogue editor.

A 16-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue