Gibbons Stamp Monthly

Plot

NEWSDESK
7 Newsdesk
The latest philatelic news from around the world.
12 Society News
More reports from the nation's philatelic societies.
14 Auction Dates
Forthcoming auctions.
16 Around the Houses
Your monthly roundup of recent auction results.
18 The 'Gilmer' Cover: A unique new discovery with a fascinating history
George James, Head of Commonwealth at Stanley Gibbons, tells us why this cover is so important to botl Malayan and Indian philately.
BRITISH STAMPS
27 GB News
We put Royal Mait's Sherlock Holmes and Ruper Bear issues under the magnifying glass.
31 Great Britain: Victorian Mixed-Franking Covers In October, a new book will be released which tackles the transient nature of early British stamp design. Ray Simpson gives an insight into the development of the book, from concept to completion.
35 Machin Watch
John Deering turns philatelic super sleuth to find out what the new Sherlock Holmes issue has to offer and
investigates the case of a 2p Machin with an inset iridescent overprint.
40 The Stamp Show That Never Was: Part 3: A Celebration of London 2020
Derek Connell rounds off his very own fantasy philatelic festival with a final collection of memorabilia from his would-be exhibition.
46 GB Specialised Supplement
The latest supplement to the Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Specialised Catalogue.
SPECIAL FEATURES
48 British Colonial and Protectorate Stamps Part 24: Barbados
Noel Davenhill explores the philatelic history of Barbados as he returns with another instalment in his ongoing series looking at the stamp issues of former British colonies and protectorates.
54 Pierre Gandon: The Marrianne Master: Part 2
We take a look at some of the later issues of the prominent French stamp designer. Pierre Gandon.
40 The Stamp Show that Never Was: Part 3: A Celebration of London 2020: Derek Connell
48 British Colonial and Protectorate Stamps Part 24: Barbados: Noel Davenhill
58 Ceylon: The 1881 Telegraph 'Pearl Fishery' Cancellation
We look at some rare c.d.s. and manuscript pearl fishery telegraph postmarks which only existed for one short season in 1881.
60 Denmark: The 1920 Reunification Issue
A century after Northern Slesvig was returned to Denmark following World War I, Lars Jorgensen provides an in-depth study of the stamps issued to mark the reunification.
66 Sherlock
Hot on the heels of Royal Mail's release of new stamps celebrating the world's most famous
detective, Jeff Dugdale uses past stamp issues to revel some of Sherlock's most popular stories.
72 Delivering the Mail: Part 2: Delivery by Postmen on Foot
We join John Davis FRPSL for his second outing exploring the different ways in which the mail has been delivered.
REGULAR FEATURES 20 New Collector
Richard West looks back at some of the different ways Royal Mail has promoted new stamp issues to the press, which range from the very simple to the exclusive.
77 Postal Stationery Matters
In another varied selection of postal stationery from around the world, Peter van Gelder highlights the very first commemorative postal item and goes on the hunt for an elusive Australian ERP
58 Ceylon: The 1881 Telegraph
'Pearl Fishery' Cancellation
60 Denmark: The 1920 Reunification Issue: Lars Jorgensen
82 Gone But Not Forgotten: John Moody
82 Gone But Not Forgotten
In another article on the stamps of 'dead' countries, John Moody discusses the history and philatelic story of the Mali Federation, Malagasy Republic and Spanish West Africa.
85 Stamp Hunting
Stamps to look out for from British Guiana.
94 Competition
Don't miss your chance to win a £50 Stanley Gibbons voucher.
94 Catalogue Column
Hugh Jefferies offers more opinion from the Catalogue Editor's chair.
NEW ISSUES
86 Shore to Shore
We highlight the latest new issues from Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.
88 Stamp News in Brief
A summary of recent and forthcoming issues.
92 Panorama
Alison Boyd investigates the stories behind some of the latest stamp issues from around the world.
95 Catalogue Supplement
A 12-page update to the Stanley Gibbons Catalogue.