May 2015

Contents to Volume 45, Number 12

The latest philatelic news including the rediscovery of the Mauritius ‘Post Office’ printing plate and details of this year’s newly elected RDPs.

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

John Holman offers some unusual ideas for a Penny Black collection.

Laugh at the Comedy Greats and help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Penny Black

The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.

In this anniversary month, Douglas Muir of the BPMA details the introduction of this special ‘slip of paper’.

In another fascinating look at London’s philatelic exhibitions, Derek Connell casts his expert eye over Stamp World 90.

Machin stamps issued for Royal Mail’s new tariffs and the different types and subtypes of Post & Go created are discussed by John Deering.

John Holman reports on Downstream Access mail, tourist stamps, Christmas charity mail, railway letter and island stamps.

The onset of the American Civil War in 1861 meant US postal stamps were no longer valid in the Confederacy. Dr John Kimbrough reveals the New Orleans provisional postage stamps produced to help fill the void.

Events to celebrate New Zealand’s centennial in 1940 created a wealth of souvenirs. Peter van Gelder highlights the covers, labels, postmarks and stamps produced.

Geir Sor-Reime begins his annual review of postal stationary from around the world in the Commonwealth.

During post-war austerity in 1948, a high-value colonial issue to mark the Royal Silver Wedding was announced. David Horry investigates the reasons for its creation.

A round-up of the displays, demonstrations, seminars and philatelic items on display at London 2015 Europhilex.

A sneak preview of the special Court of Honour featuring exceptional documents and philatelic items that have made their mark on history.

Chairman of London 2015 Exhibition Committee, Bill Hedley, explains what it takes to make an international philatelic exhibition a reality.

A comprehensive listing and floor plan of all the dealers.

Continuing his travels around the Commonwealth, Basil Herwald stops in Bermuda.

Former GSM Editor John Holman looks back at the May 1940 edition of the magazine.

Giorgio Migliavacca looks at the postal history and stamp issues of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

Stamps to look out for from Dominica.

Your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

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

More fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.

Hugh Jefferies offers more comments from the catalogue editor’s chair.

A 15-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.