April 2020

Contents to Volume 50, Number 11

The latest philatelic news from around the world.

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

Hugh Jefferies continues his series looking at the various reasons why stamps have been overprinted. This month’s article includes examples overprinted to commemorate special occasions, raise funds for charities and to meet UPU regulations.

New Royal Mail releases under review include its latest James Bond issue, the new 2020 tariff definitives and a miniature sheet commemorating the Declaration of Arbroath.

Alan Huggins provides a sneak preview of the special display from the Postal Stationery Society marking the 150th anniversary of British postcards, which will be on show at the London 2020 exhibition.

Jeff Dugdale takes us on a philatelic tour of the Emerald Isle, as seen on British stamps.

Included in this month’s roundup of modern GB we have the new Machin and emblem country tariff stamps, a new year code for 2nd class Post & Gos and a prestige stamp booklet with two definitive panes.

Collecting the Lilac and Green issue of 1883-84 on cover not only avoids the dangers of soaking due to De La Rue’s fugitive inks, but can also provide interesting postal and social history elements to a collection.

The latest supplement to the Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.

Noel Davenhill’s next stop in his ongoing series on British Empire stamps take us to Britain’s only colony in South America.

Readers have their say, courtesy of GSM postbag.

Christer Brunstrom turns tour guide as he examines an attractive 19-stamp issue depicting some of the wonders of India.

George James, Head of Commonwealth at Stanley Gibbons, dips into his rogues’ gallery of fakes and forgeries to help readers spot some of the pitfalls associated with Falkland Islands philately.

Nicholas Oughton presents a selection of stamps and postal history from the 1930s and 1940s that highlights the rush made by numerous countries eager to lay claim to their slice of the frozen continent.

The latest book and catalogue releases read and rated.

Following on from last month, Hugh Osborne showcases more postal history items produced by the various expeditions that paid a visit to this remote island.

In his regular look at the philatelic marketplace, Nimrod highlights the stamps of Aden that are worth keeping a collector’s eye out for.

In another article looking at stamp issues from ‘dead’ countries, John Moody discusses the history and philatelic story of South West Africa.

Win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

Geir Sor-Reime presents his latest annual survey of foreign stamp booklets.

Christer Brunstrom gives an overview of US locals, some of which predate the country’s first official postage stamps.

We highlight the latest new issues from Alderney, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

Nicholas Pertwee returns with an update to his recent article on the 1998-2004 Bella Bellow definitives of Togo.

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

Your 10-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.