January 2016

Contents to Volume 46, Number 8

Catch up with all the latest news from the philatelic world.

Society News

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

In a special edition of his monthly feature, John Holman looks at the career of stamp designer Jennifer Tombs.

Royal Mail celebrates the ‘greatest survival story of all time’. Plus, we see what the much-anticipated Star Wars p.s.b. has to offer.

John Deering explains the complex story behind the recent ‘Long to Reign Over Us’ miniature sheet, highlights this year’s Christmas issue and reveals the latest Post & Go developments.

John Horsey FRPSL explains why the fraudulent use of the £5 Orange in Victorian times was not restricted to specimen examples.

Derek Connell continues his series on the exhibitions of London. In this final instalment he highlights more souvenirs and collectables obtained from the London 2015 international.

John Holman reports on recent developments in Downstream Access, End-to-End delivery, Christmas charity mail and the latest tourist, railway and island issues.

The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.

The pictorial issues of Liberia were snapped up by contemporary collectors and are still highly desirable today. Christer Brunstrom takes a closer look at their history, design and errors.

Readers have their say, courtesy of the GSM postbag.

Chris Matthews: A Career in Engraving (Part 2)

The Faroe Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Macao review their 2015 issues and reveal what’s in store for 2016.

John Holman looks back on some of the key stamp issues produced by the world’s bureaus over the past year.

Michael Peach gives an in-depth history of Whitfield King & Co—from its humble beginnings in the early 1870s, to its position as one of the largest stamp dealerships in the UK.

Basil Herwald explores Sri Lanka’s rich culture, famous landmarks and fascinating history—all of which are represented on its stamps.

David Horry returns with an update on the life, philatelic enterprises and possible covert intelligence operations of George Odom.

Nicholas Pertwee highlights the machine cancellations, meter marks and dumb franks of Benin.

Barry Floyd provides a thematic guide to the industrious and vital bee.

Another chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

Reviews of the latest philatelic publications.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

Jersey and Guernsey celebrate the Chinese New Year, while the Isle of Man flies high with its latest issue.

Nimrod highlights some desirable stamps from Malawi.

More fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.

Hugh Jefferies reveals the first law of catalogue publishing.

An 18-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.