December 2018

Contents to Volume 49, Number 7

The latest news from around the philatelic world.

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

The latest report from the auction rooms.

Richard West continues his study of King George VI definitives with issues from Aden, the Somaliland Protectorate, British Honduras, British Guiana and Newfoundland.

Discover how Royal Mail is marking the 70th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales.

In the first in a new series, Richard West examines the early philatelic designs of David Gentleman.

Michael Peach gives an insight into the infamous Stock Exchange Forgery of 1872-3 that went unnoticed until its eventual exposure and investigation 25 years later.

This month, John Deering places the final piece in the M18L business sheet puzzle and investigates the missing ’20g’ in Royal Mail Post & Go stamps.

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

John Roe illustrates the contemporary and commemorative covers associated with 1948-49 Berlin airlift.

Susan McEwen discusses the use of Malaysian issues in Singapore during its brief membership of the country.

After some 600 stamp designs for 35 countries, Ian Loe looks back at the issue that opened his eyes to the ‘wild’ and wonderful world of stamp design.

More readers have their say, courtesy of the GSM postbag.

The postal systems used by the First Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I are discussed by Neil Ritchie.

Although highly sought-after today, many collectors and reporters were less than impressed with the Rhodesian Double Heads when they were first issued in 1910. Otto Peetoom takes a look at contemporary reports.

Nimrod highlights some of the key issues from Montserrat that are worth looking out for.

Basil Herwald reports from the Maldives on the nation’s stamp issues – from the first overprinted stamps of Ceylon, to its recent thematic-led issues.

The latest book and catalogue releases read and rated.

John Moody unearths the stamp issues left behind by some more ‘dead’ countries.

As Alan Wishart explains, the issues and postmarks of the North German Confederation offer plenty of interest.

Peter van Gelder returns with another varied selection of postal stationery items.

Steve Pendleton looks at the philatelic legacy of those adventurers and scientists drawn to the South Pole.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

Catch up with the latest issues from Alderney, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

Your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

More faux fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.

Hugh Jefferies comments from the Editor’s chair.

Your 18-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.