August 2024

Contents to Volume 55, Number 3

A collection of the latest philatelic news from around the world.

More of the latest reports from the nation’s philatelic societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

Richard West examines the legacy of Maurice Burrus, a French tobacco magnate and eminent philatelist, whose extensive collections, featuring some of the world’s most desirable stamps, secured his place in philatelic history.

Royal Mail’s new stamp collection commemorates the history and legacy of the Red Arrows, who mark their 60th season of breathtaking precision and aerial artistry.

In the final part of Robert Galland’s comprehensive analysis of the 1881 1d. lilac stamp, he focuses on the overprints for use in Britain’s African colonies, detailing their varieties, specimens and surcharges.

John Deering returns with more news from the world of modern GB collecting. This month’s highlights include part 2 of his analysis of the Red Arrows p.s.b., which features a unique definitive/label pane; the first M24L year-coded retail stamps booklet and news on Cartor Security Printers change of ownership.

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

Noel Davenhill returns with another instalment in his series on British Commonwealth and Empire stamps. This month he highlights the history and stamps of the Straits Settlements and the BMA issues of Malaya.

Richard West talks to three Overseas Territories about their new working relationship with the Isle of Man Post Office as the island bureau takes over their philatelic marketing and trade sales.

While a good collection of Liverpool maritime postal history can be formed for a reasonable price, there are several ‘holy grail’ items that elude even the most determined completists, as Mike Dovey and Julian Jones reveal.

In the first part of his article on the Pacific conflict of World War II, Nicholas Oughton covered events leading up to Japan’s invasion of British Malaya. This month the story continues with the Allied response, including the famous Coral Sea Battle, which gave them their first hint of victory in the Pacific.

The latest books and catalogues read and rated.

We join Brian McAvera as he reveals the artistry and history behind the French first day covers of the 1950s, examining their design, cultural significance and craftsmanship.

John Wright provides a brief history of mail censorship, exploring how power, war and moral panic have led to the interception of postal correspondence for centuries.

Julian Bagwell shows why the emergency bisects introduced in occupied Guernsey at the end of 1940, offer a fascinating and affordable area of study.

Geir Sør-Reime continues his annual review of modern foreign postal stationery from around the world with issues from Guinea to Russia.

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

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

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

Stamps to look out for from Canada.

Don’t miss your chance to win a free 12-month subscription to the GSM Online and Archive.

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

The latest, 12-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.