August 2014

Contents to Volume 45, Number 3

The latest philatelic news including: British Guiana 1c. Black on Magenta sets new auction record; John du Pont collection achieves staggering results; Stafford show report.

The latest reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

Another inspiring article for new (and seasoned) collectors.

Discover Royal Mail’s Commonwealth Games issue and the new products to accompany their initial World War I issue.

Douglas Muir examines the work of the Army Postal Service which provided such a morale boost to British troops during World War I.

Derek Connell takes a look at the 1906 exhibition which marked the beginning of a long association with the Royal Horticultural Society.

In his regular column, John Deering examines what the latest era in Post & Go has to offer collectors.

The latest supplement to the Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.

John Holman reports on the latest developments in GB postal stationery, labels and postmarks including changes in postal rates, new handstamps and meter marks.

40 years after Cyprus was split in two, Basil Herwald travels to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to explore its unique postal history.

Geir Sor-Reime concludes his annual survey of postal stationery.

Christer Brunstrom explains how fund-raising efforts through the sale of surcharged stamps during World War I provided uniforms for its Landstorm force.

The outbreak of World War I isolated those on either side of the conflict. Michael Farrant examines the postal situation in German East Africa before and during the war.

Communication with enemy countries initially ceased following the outbreak of World War I. However, as Graham Mark explains, there were ways to stay in touch with family and friends.

Reviews of the latest philatelic publications.

Nicholas Pertwee discusses the use and reuse of Benin’s ‘Zin Kaka’ set of 2003.

Continuing on from last month’s article, John Roe details some ground-breaking transatlantic flights and their philatelic legacy.

More readers have their say, courtesy of the GSM postbag

David Smitham highlights six covers that illustrate the struggle sometimes seen between the delivery of the mail and historical events.

Stamps to look out for from Basutoland.

Your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

Long-time GSM contributor Cyril R H Parsons examines the sources of some of the many stamps from around the world featuring British monarchs.

£50 Packs & Cards gift vouchers to be won.

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

Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some new and recent issues commemorating World War I.

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

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

Hugh Jefferies offers more comments from the catalogue editor’s chair, including a perforation appeal for Zambia.

A 15-page update to the Stanley Gibbons catalogue.