December 2024

Contents to Volume 55, Number 7

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 different methods used to transport mail over the centuries, from foot messengers and mail coaches to inventive solutions like tin can mail and rocket-propelled deliveries.

Royal Mail celebrates The Who’s legacy with a new 12-stamp set highlighting some of the band’s iconic album covers and electrifying performances from their 60-year career.

John Deering casts a collector’ eye over Royal Mail’s latest Christmas issue and the new commemorative set  celebrating the career of British rock band The Who.

Paquebot cancels introduced in 1894 under UPU regulations were used globally on shipboard mail. Mike Dovey explores the historical significance of the British omnibus handstamp, which is still being pieced together by collectors today.

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

Neil Donen FRPSL further investigates the Madame Joseph forged postmarks related to the 1935 Silver Jubilee issue, uncovering new forgeries from British colonies that are not found in the Royal Philatelic Society’s collection.

The latest books and catalogues read and rated.

Hugh Osborne FRPSL continues his in-depth exploration of Falkland Islands sheet numbers related to the various printings of the King George VI definitive pictorial stamps.

Albert Jackson explains how the Dienstpost of World War II swiftly reestablished postal services in German-occupied Poland and used it to erase traces of Polish identity.

As well as celebrating the colony’s history and wildlife, the 1888 centennial stamps of New South Wales marked a major innovation in commemorative philately, as Christer Brunström FRPSL explains.

Colin Young highlights the fascinating world of British football-themed stamps, tracing their history from the iconic 1966 World Cup series to today’s sought-after collectables associated with the ‘beautiful game’.

Noel Davenhill details Bechuanaland’s definitive designs, from the stamps of 1932, when it was part of the British High Commission territory, to independence in 1966.

Stamps to look out for from the Somaliland Protectorate.

Michael Waugh FRPSL reviews the censorship of mail to and from Malaya during the Boer War and World War I, detailing the censor labels and postal marks applied both inside and outside the country.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

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

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

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

The latest, 14-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.