November 2020

Issue: 6

Volume: 51

In the November edition of GSM, Michael Peach  provides a guide to the different operators who took control of the post during the 1971 postal strike in Britain, David Milsted FRPSL of the GB Overprints Society presents a study of rare Army Officials used during the Boer War and Julian Bagwell highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid when it comes to British stamps overprinted for use in the Levant.

Contents November 2020

Contents to Volume 51, Number 6


Newsdesk

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


Society News

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.


Cambridge Philatelic Society

Richard Husband FRPSL provides a brief history of the Cambridge Philatelic Society, which celebrates its centenary this year.


Diary Dates

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.


Around the Houses

Your monthly roundup of recent auction results.


New Collector

In his latest column for new collectors, Richard West explains how a bad day at the printing presses can lead to a wealth of opportunities for philatelists.


GB News

Royal Mail celebrates the important role of Britain’s pollinating insects with its latest six-stamp issue.


The 1971 British Postal Strike: Part 1

In the first of a two-part article, Michael Peach provides a guide to the different operators who took control of the post during the 1971 postal strike in Britain.


The 50th Anniversary of the GB Overprints Society

To mark their 50th anniversary, over the next few months members of the GB Overprints Society will be highlighting the benefits of this diverse collecting field. To start off, Julian Bagwell provides a brief history of the Society itself.


Army Officials and the Boer War Post 1899-1902

David Milsted FRPSL of the GB Overprints Society presents a study of rare Army Officials used during the Boer War.


British Levant: Dodgy and Fake Issues

Julian Bagwell highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid when it comes to British stamps overprinted for use in the Levant.


Machin Watch

In his latest column for modern GB collectors, John Deering showcases some newly discovered retail booklets with M20L year codes and presents some very big news concerning Post & Go.


GB Specialised Supplement

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


More Overprints and Surcharges: Part 1

Hugh Jefferies provides an insight into some of the interesting aspects of collecting overprints and surcharges.


Brazil’s DIY Stamps

For the third article in their occasional series on Brazilian Philately, Janet and Nick Nelson piece together the bizarre story of Brazil’s first perforated stamps, an issue that still manages to catch out a lot of collectors, as well as a few expertisers.


Bookshelf

The latest book and catalogue releases read and rated.


Cyprus: The 1934 Pictorial Stamp Issue

In 1934, Cyprus produced a set of 11 attractive stamps depicting its most famous local landmarks. Alan Wishart FRPSL talks us through this popular King George V issue.


Delivering the Mail: Part 3: Delivery by Mixed Transport

In the latest instalment of his ongoing thematic series looking at how the mail is delivered, John Davis turns his attention to different ways in which mail is transported.


70 Years of the United Nations Postal Administration

Michael Barron illustrates some of the stamp issues from the UN (some being controversial) that have made global headlines.


Stamp Hunting

Stamps to look out for from the Straits Settlements.


Malaya: Airmails from Johore to the UK 1930-42

Susan McEwen of the Malaya Study Group provides a study of the airmail rates and routes from Johore to the UK from the 1930s until the Japanese occupation in 1942.


Gone But Not Forgotten

John Moody unearths the story behind another ‘dead’ country – or in this case an Empire. This month, he takes a look at the stamps from the very short-lived Central African Empire 1976-79


Competition

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


Shore to Shore

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


Stamp News in Brief

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.


Panorama

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


The Unissued Stamps of Queen Elizabeth II

More tongue-in-cheek fun from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.


Catalogue Column

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


Catalogue Supplement

Your 12-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.