August 2024

Issue: 3

Volume: 55

In the August issue of GSM, 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 and 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.

Contents August 2024

Contents to Volume 55, Number 3


Newsdesk

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


Society News

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


Diary Dates

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.


Around the Houses

News of recent auction results.


New Collector

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.


GB News

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.


The 1d. Lilac Unified Stamp Part 5: Overprints for African Countries

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.


Definitive Watch

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.


GB Specialised Supplement

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


British Colonial and Protectorate Stamps Part 47: Straits Settlements and the B.M.A. Issues of Malaya

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.


Dealers’ Choice: The Isle of Man’s New Role for the Stamps of British Overseas Territories

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.


Maritime Postal History: Rare Liverpool Ship Marks

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.


The Last Pacific Bastion in World War II Part 2: A Close-Run Thing

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.


Bookshelf

The latest books and catalogues read and rated.


Illustrated First day Covers: France in the 1950s

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.


Mail Censorship: Unveiling the Secret History of Postal Surveillance

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.


The Guernsey Bisect Issues

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


2023 Foreign Postal Stationery

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


Shore to Shore

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


Panorama

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


Stamp News in Brief

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.


Stamp Hunting

Stamps to look out for from Canada.


Competition

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


Catalogue Column

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


Catalogue Supplement

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