July 2015

Contents to Volume 46, Number 2

The latest philatelic news from around the world including: Lady Cotswold Missionary Find exceeds expectations in Hong Kong and the new owner of the British Guiana 1c. black on Magenta is revealed.

A full report from London 2015: Europhilex.

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

John Holman highlights obligatory tax stamps and reveals some commemorative issues marking some very special anniversary years.

Battle Royal: Royal Mail marks the 200th anniversary of Waterloo and the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

In the first of a new series examining the more obscure and quirky aspects of GB philately, Don Davies FRPSL presents two covers that highlight the sometimes extreme actions taken to cancel stamps in the early years after their introduction.

John Holman presents the latest updates on Post & Go labels and highlights some unusual postmarks.

A round-up of counter sheets, business sheets and retail booklets with ’15’ year codes.

The latest supplement to the GB Specialised Catalogue.

Reunification in 1989 led to the amalgamation of postal services across Germany. Michael Peach shows how this dramatic change is reflected in Germany’s postal history.

The first postal stationery items from the Cayman Islands did not appear until the reign of King Edward VII. James Podger examines their development and uses.

Using a variety of covers, Steve Pendleton’s latest adventure leads us to some of the wildest places in the world.

Reviews of the latest philatelic publications.

Artist Martin Morck talks about his most ambitious project to-date—the Sir Winston Churchill engraving for Jersey Post’s Victory & Liberation miniature sheet.

Inverted centre stamps offer some unusual varieties. Using some spectacular, and affordable, examples, Christer Brunstrom explores what is on offer for the collector.

To conclude our series celebrating GSM, former Editor John Holman recalls the very first issue of July 1890.

In its 125-year history, Leeds Philatelic Society has built up an impressive philatelic library. Michael Waugh FRCP, its librarian, describes some of its highlights.

GSM’s roving reporter, Basil Herwald, discovers the selection process for Bermuda’s stamps issues.

Noel Davenhill charts examples of maps on stamps issued by Britain’s former colonies, dependencies and protectorates.

Geir Sor-Reime presents an alphabetical listing of foreign stationery issues ranging from France to Korea.

Stamps to look out for from the Indian Convention States.

Don’t miss your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

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

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

More issues from Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

More fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.

Hugh Jefferies offers more comments from the catalogue editor’s chair.

A -16 page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.