August 2011

Contents to Volume 42, Number 3.

The latest news from the stamp world.

Reports from philatelic societies.

Forthcoming Fairs and Auctions.

News of recent auction results.

John Holman looks at colour in philately and Universal Mail stamps.

Eight stamps depicting Crown Jewels are issued on 23 August; a commemorative sheet for Prince Philip.

An unusual addition to a postal history collection is outlined by Pauline Luscombe – the bags used for forwarding damaged mail.

John Deering offers advice on collecting cylinder blocks and reviews Horizon labels and Security Machins.

A report on recent developments by John Holman.

The Stamp Active Network’s one-sheet competition for youngsters is reviewed by Paul Brittain.

This year’s Philatelic Congress and Roll of Distinguished Philatelists ceremony.

Peter Jennings FRPSL, FRGS, presents a miscellany from his collection to celebrate 70 years of the air letter.

A supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.

Reviews of recent books.

The background to three attempts at producing a Royal Visit issue, all eventually abandoned, is provided by Richard Breckon.

Michael Round visits Malaysia and Japan.

Anthony New FSA, FRIBA, MIStructE, concludes his philatelic tour of Spain’s cathedrals and churches.

David Beech FRPSL selects six more favourite items from the Library’s collections.

Paul Brittain continues his examination of some of the world’s most famous stamps.

Readers’ correspondence.

Nimrod suggests stamps worth looking for from the French New Hebrides. Your chance to win a £50 SG voucher.

The OHMS overprints have been extensively forged – John Hillson FCPS provides some advice on detecting them.

Eli Moallem looks at a Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

Rembrandt paintings in the Hermitage are discussed by Barry Floyd, along with German, English, French and Spanish works.

More difficult to find postmarks are revealed by David Horry.

Although the stamps of Abu Dhabi were short-lived they offer plenty of interest, as Rufus Barnes shows.

Island Hopper reports on stamps depicting Isle of Man Postal History, Red Cross Uniforms from Alderney and two new issues from Jersey; National Trust Landmarks and Historic Coins.

Geir Sør-Reime concludes his survey of foreign postal stationery with countries from Poland to Vatican City.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues from around the world.

Dean Shepherd investigates some recent new issues.

David Horry reveals the story behind another unissued stamp. Hugh Jefferies reports on varieties from New South Wales, Bahamas, St Helena and Dubai.

A 9-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.