Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

7 Newsdesk
The latest philatelic news from around the world
14 Society News
More reports from the nation s Philatelic Societies.
16 Auction Dates
Forthcoming auctions.
18 Around the Houses
News of recent auction results.
BRITISH STAMPS
26 GB News
We explore the history behind Royal Mail's new ten-stamp 'Romantic Poets' issue commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth.
30 The William Hartree Collection of Paid Postmarks
For many years, the unique collection of British Paid postmarks formed by William Hartree laid untouched in The Postal Museum's collections. Cyril Parsons reveals some of the discoveries he has made while examining this important collection.
37 Machin Watch
John Deering spies on Royal Mail's recent James Bond issue and takes a closer look at the latest Machin stamps issued to comply with the 2020 tariff changes.
42 GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
SPECIAL FEATURES 44 Morocco Local Posts
Richard Garcia presents some compelling new
research on the often overlooked and sometimes misunderstood Sherifien and Local Posts of Morocco.
50 Peru's 1936-37 Airmails
Christer Brunstrom takes us on a tour of an intriguing set of stamps designed to advertise Peru's industries to the outside world.
54 Comic Books on Stamps
Michael Baron investigates the philatelic world's recent love affair with comic book characters and creators.
60 Celebrating the Music of Ludwig Van
Beethoven
We see what Jersey Post's new stamps and miniature sheet marking the 250th birth anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven, has to offer collectors.
44 Morocco Local Posts Richard Garcia
64 Jewels of Queen Victoria Philately: British Stamps
Jewels of Queen Victoria Philately:
British Stamps
As we reach the 180th anniversary of the Penny Black in 2020, we highlight some of the most desirable stamps and postal stationery material to come from the reign of Queen Victorian.
68 Jewels of Queen Victoria Philately: British Empire Rarities
Hugh Jefferies talks us through his pick of the Empire stamps from the Queen Victoria period.
72 Jewels of Queen Victoria Philately: The Face of the Empire
Throughout the British Empire many countries tried to emulate the Penny Black by using a portrait of Queen Victoria on their stamps. As John Moody finds out some were much more successful than others.
74 399 Strand: The Home of Stamp Collecting We take a sneak peek at Stanley Gibbons' new-Iook shop at 399 Strand, London.
78 The Romantic Poets
With the 250th birth anniversary of William Wordsworth being celebrated this year, Jeff Dugdale takes a closer look at how he and other famous Romantic poets have been depicted on stamps from around the world.
86 Australia and the Antarctic: Part 3
Nicholas Oughton concludes his articles on the stamps, cancellations, cachets and postal history connected to Australia and its links with the frozen continent of Antarctica.
REGULAR FEATURES 22 New Collector
Hugh Jefferies completes his five-part survey of surcharges and overprints on Commonwealth stamps with a run through of the many ways in which overprints can be applied.
54 Comic Books on Stamps: Michael Baron
78 The Romantic Poets: Jeff Dugdale
84 Gone But Not Forgotten: John Moody
86 Australia and the Antartic: Part 3: Nicholas Oughton
62 2019 Commonwealth Postal Stationery
Geir Sor-Reime presents his annual review of postal stationery from around the world.
71 Bookshelf
The latest book and catalogue releases read and rated.
84 Gone But Not Forgotten
In another article looking at stamp issues from 'dead' countries, John Moody turns his attention to the Middle East and examines stamps from the British Levant.
89 Stamp Hunting
Stamps to look out for from the Gold Coast.
Competition
Win a E50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.
96 Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies offers more collecting advice from the Catalogue Editor's chair.
NEW ISSUES
Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.
Shore to Shore
We highlight the latest new issues from Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
44 Panorama
Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some of the latest stamp issues from around the world.
Catalogue Supplement
A 15-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.