March 2025

Contents to Volume 55, Number 10

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

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

Iain Murphy reports back from a whirlwind tour of recent international stamp exhibitions in Britain, Europe and Asia, highlighting key attractions and a global passion for philately.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

News of recent auction results.

Richard West provides a comprehensive overview of British stamp production processes as he delves into the intricate journey of stamp creation, from initial sketches and traditional engraving to modern printing methods.

Royal Mail’s latest stamp issue celebrates the Royal Armouries and its vast collection of historic arms and armour from the reigns of King Henry VIII to King James II, alongside a miniature sheet featuring global military treasures from around the world.

John Deering explores Royal Mail’s new Royal Armouries prestige stamp booklet, and examines how the King’s Tudor Crown cypher has impacted the company’s philatelic products.

In a new series exploring the innovations leading to the first adhesive stamps and postal stationery, Michael Kogan reveals how industrialisation and the need for efficient communication drove 19th century British postal reforms.

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

Using period philatelic covers, Julian Bagwell examines the unique postal arrangements made from 1932 to 1941 between local authorities and British military forces in order to serve the postal needs of British personnel stationed in Egypt.

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

Brian McAvera examines Czesław Słania’s remarkable artistry and explores his evolution from apprentice to world-renowned engraver.

Noel Davenhill concludes his exploration of British Colonial stamps with a focus on Newfoundland’s unique philatelic history – from its 1857 pence issues to confederation with Canada in 1949.

In this instalment of Albert Jackson’s series, he explores the use of official mail by the German Department for People’s Enlightenment and Propaganda in occupied Poland, including the cachets, handstamps and postal stationery used.

In the first in a series of articles aimed at guiding collectors through the postal history related to British India’s biggest disaster, Neil Donen FRPSL provides a detailed overview of the postal systems in place prior to the quake.

Discover how a monetary crisis in the United States during the American Civil War led to the innovative use of stamps as currency.

The latest books and catalogues read and rated.

Stamps to look out for from Malaya – Trengganu.

Geir Sør-Reime returns with his annual survey of stamp booklets, beginning with Commonwealth issues.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

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 17-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.