Gibbons Stamp Monthly

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Contents
NEWSDESK
7 Newsdesk
The latest news from around the philatelic world.
14 Society News
More reports from the nation's Philatelic Societies.
18 Diary Dates
Forthcoming fairs and auctions.
22 Around the Houses
The latest report from the auction rooms.
BRITISH STAMPS
30 GB News
Royal Mail marks the 500th anniversary of the death of legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci with a 12-stamp set depicting a selection of the artist's drawings held by the Royal Collection Trust.
32 The Stamp Designs of David Gentleman: Part 4 — More Controversy
From the mid-1970s up to the turn of the millennium, David Gentleman produced a number of radical designs for the Post Office, one of which would send a wave of
controversy right to the top of British politics. Richard West reveals all in the latest instalment of his series looking at the artist's prolific stamp design portfolio.
39 Machin Watch
In his latest column for collectors of modern GB, John Deering takes us through the different inscriptions and designs that have been available from Post & Go machines at The Postal Museum since 2016.
46 Wilding Disaster Mail
Robert Galland illustrates examples of Wilding mail which have been damaged while making its way through the postal system. Among the various disasters discussed are fire damage on trains and ships, aircraft crashes and
miscellaneous damage in postboxes, which gives new meaning to the term 'snail mail'.
52 GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
'SPECIAL FEATURES
54 British Colonial and Protectorate Stamps Part 15: St Vincent
Noel Davenhill's popular series on British Colonial and Protectorate stamps continues with a focus on the issues of St Vincent.
62 Return to Sender: The Retour Labels of Switzerland Douglas N Muir RDP explains how a 1916 Swiss cover provided inspiration for a major study on the design, printing and use of Swiss return-to-sender labels.
68 German Occupation of the Netherlands 1940-45 During nearly five years of German occupation, the Netherlands issued a total of 11 stamps. Some were modified Dutch stamps from the pre-war era, while others were the result of greater German influence. Alan Wishart talks us through these occupation issues.
78 Keeping the Faroe Islands Posted During World War II Brian Hague explains how the Faröe Islands, whose postal service was integrated with that of German-occupied Denmark during World War II, manage to operate an effective postal service, despite being under British control.
86 Tasmania's First Stamps: The Courier Issues Peter Allan provides the full story behind the 1953
Courier issues of Van Diemen's Land, regarded as the very first stamps of Tasmania.
REGULAR FEATURES
26 New Collector
Richard West continues his 'back to basics' look at philately with the first in a small series of articles discusslng the different methods of stamp printing.
S9 2018 Commonwealth Booklets
Geir Sør-Reime presents the first part of his annual survey of worldwide booklets and postal stationery.
72 Gone But Not Forgotten
John Moody unearths the stamp issues left behind by some more 'dead' countries.
89 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod highlights some of the key issues from New Guinea that are worth looking out for.
86 Tasmania's First Stamps: The Courier Issues Peter Allan provides the full story behind the 1953
Courier issues of Van Diemen's Land, regarded as the very first stamps of Tasmania.
REGULAR FEATURES
26 New Collector
Richard West continues his 'back to basics' look at philately with the first in a small series of articles discusslng the different methods of stamp printing.
S9 2018 Commonwealth Booklets
Geir Sør-Reime presents the first part of his annual survey of worldwide booklets and postal stationery.
72 Gone But Not Forgotten
John Moody unearths the stamp issues left behind by some more 'dead' countries.
89 Stamp Hunting
Nimrod highlights some of the key issues from New Guinea that are worth looking out for.