August 2015

Contents to Volume 46, Number 3

The latest philatelic news from around the world including: Singapore’s ‘living’ stamps, Picasso postcard sale and Plymouth’s tribute to Edward Stanley Gibbons.

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

As ‘The Lion City’ marks 50 years of independence, John Holman looks at the stamp issues of Singapore.

See the buzz around Royal Mail’s new Bees issue.

Don Davies reveals some curious covers that offer a new ‘angle’ on British postal history.

The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.

John Deering dissects Royal Mail’s Great War 1915 Prestige Booklet and highlights some new Machin printing ‘mishaps’.

A round-up of news and new issues from Britain’s private posts, courtesy of John Holman.

In the follow-up to his June article, Edward Klempka discusses postally-used Mulready Stationery.

The development of inland postcards heralded the arrival of cheap, fast communication. Michael Peach traces their introduction and development.

Len Stanway reveals how the Singapore Post Office has handled registered mail—from 1854 to the present day.

Find out about some of the rare attractions that will be on display at Singapore 2015, courtesy of the Singapore Philatelic Museum.

Discover who’s who, and who’s where, at Singapore 2015.

Henry Ong talks about the UPU colour scheme and its effect on the postal stationery of the Federated Malay States.

As John Hillson explains, the mutilated, homemade and fancy cancels of Kingston, Ontario offer a great opportunity for collecting and study.

P J Lanspeary presents another flock of his favourite ornithology-themed stamp issues.

Nicholas Pertwee continues his study of Ghana’s C20 Overprints with a focus on the different typefaces used.

Christer Brunstrom explains Bamra’s contribution to India’s rich stamp heritage.

Win one of only ten specially made prestige albums.

MonacoPhil 2015 offers visitors the chance to see the legendary 1856 British Guiana 1c. black on magenta.

Stamps to look out for from Indian Convention States.

Win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

Geir Sor-Reime concludes his annual listing of foreign stationery issues.

Cyril Parsons uses stamps to explain the subtle differences between royal crowns, tiaras and diadems.

Reviews of the latest philatelic publications.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

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

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

Hugh Jefferies offers more collecting advice from the Catalogue Editor’s chair.

A 12-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.