September 2019

Contents to Volume 50, Number 4

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

Several new attractions have been announced for the upcoming Autumn Stampex which returns to London in September. We take a look ahead to see what this latest exhibition has to offer.

Brian Asquith, Chairman of the Concorde Study Circle, outlines his Court of Honour display at Stampex.

More reports from the nation’s Philatelic Societies.

Forthcoming fairs and auctions.

The latest results from the auction rooms.

Richard West reveals how every cover tells a story in this beginner’s guide for budding postal historians.

Royal Mail pays tribute to the work of the Forestry Commission with a six-stamp set highlighting some of the UK’s most beautiful woodlands.

Lundy Island has operated a private postal service for 90 years. Christer Brunstrom reveals how this and another important milestone in the history of the island are being celebrated in 2019.

This month, John Deering sees what the recent D–Day retail booklet has to offer collectors and discusses the surprise appearance of Post & Go and definitive stamps featuring what were thought to be obsolete designs.

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

After successful trials in 1945, counter coil stamps were adopted in post offices throughout New Zealand. David Smitham discusses the key types used and highlights some previously unrecorded varieties.

lan Wishart talks us through the various printings of the so-called Strubel stamps of Switzerland.

Steve Pendleton explains why Papua offers a rich hunting ground for stamp and postal history collectors.

John Moody examines the short philatelic histories of Italian East Africa and French West Africa.

Peter van Gelder presents more new and interesting items in his latest round-up of postal stationery finds.

Using material from a 1940s USA to New Zealand air route, Bryan Jones explains how even short-lived airmail services can be used to build an extensive collection.

Michael Baron explores the relationship between philately and contemporary music – from the classical issues of the late-19th century to modern-day stars on stamps.

Your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.

The latest book and catalogue releases read and rated.

Five very unusual Paquebot covers from the port of Berwick-upon-Tweed in the 1980s reveal an extraordinary philatelic oddity. Mike Dovey recounts their remarkable story.

Nimrod highlights some key issues from Papua that are worth looking out for.

A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.

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

The latest issues from Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.

Another gem from the Hedley Adams Mobbs collection.

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

Your 17-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.